Health Expert Eileen Bailey shares health management news and commentary at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/399153/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/399153/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/399153/index http://www.healthcentral.com/cold-flu/c/399153/90621/treatment-swine Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:38:00 -0500 Eileen Bailey The swine flu is making its way around the country with symptoms such as fever, sore throat and aches, similar to the seasonal flu. As with the seasonal flu, treatment is available to help make those with the flu more comfortable.   Antiviral Medications There are two main antiviral medications currently prescribed to treat symptoms of the swine flu. Tamiflu and Relenza both help to reduce symptoms and lessen the risk of complications,... http://www.healthcentral.com/cold-flu/c/399153/90621/treatment-swine http://www.healthcentral.com/cold-flu/c/399153/91843/diagnosing-swine Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:34:00 -0400 Eileen Bailey Most people wondering if they have the H1N1 swine flu will be diagnosed by their doctor, based on symptoms rather than a lab test. There are a few reasons testing is not routinely completed: The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is no longer tracking each case of swine flu. Doctors are familiar with symptoms of the flu and are able to make a diagnosis without a test. Treatment is the same whether you have the flu or... http://www.healthcentral.com/cold-flu/c/399153/91843/diagnosing-swine http://www.healthcentral.com/cold-flu/c/399153/89939/children-doctor Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:33:00 -0400 Eileen Bailey There is a great deal of information circulating about Swine Flu this year and parents may be confused as to whether their child has swine flu, the seasonal flu or just an upper respiratory infection. Parents may wonder when, or if, they should take their child to the doctor.   The fact is, most cases of swine flu have been mild and haven't caused more discomfort than the seasonal flu. Symptoms of swine flu are also similar to those of... http://www.healthcentral.com/cold-flu/c/399153/89939/children-doctor