What is swine flu?
Swine flu is a type of respiratory disease and this disease is caused by viruses affecting pigs, and this virus is spreading pigs periodically in some countries such as Mexico and the United States as well as Canada, South America and East Asia, in 2009 was identified 6 H1N1 virus, H1N1 virus, H1N1 virus, H3 N2 and H23 virus. These viruses spread among pigs at the end of autumn and winter, as is the case in humans.
The process of transmission of the virus from pigs to humans is rare since the process of cooking the meat kills the virus, but recently increased the proportion of human disease due to changes in the genetic mutations of DNA virus, and usually affects people who have mixed pig farms and in the usual symptoms The disease is similar to regular flu symptoms such as pharyngeal congestion, increased temperature, general fatigue, muscle pain, headache, coughing, difficulty in breathing, nausea and vomiting.
Treatment of swine flu
- In order to help with the treatment it is necessary to multiply the fluid and give the body a rest.
- The patient is given a pharynx called Tamiflu, which effectively assists in the treatment of swine flu.
- After consultation with the doctor, the patient is given some drugs such as amantadine, a drug called rimantadine, oseltamivir and zanamivir.
- Increased intake of boiled anise plant is useful in the treatment of influenza.
- Take care of your personal hygiene, especially your hands by washing them with soap and water well and continuously.
- Try not to be in congestion areas to prevent the spread of the disease to other people.
- To isolate the infected swine flu in a special room so as not to spread the disease to the rest of the family.
- Stay away from the habit of kissing and shaking hands with people to prevent the spread of the disease to them.
- Try not to touch your eye or nose.
- Wearing gags while going outside, shopping, etc.
- In-house and full comfort.