How to Treat Influenza A H1N1
Here is the important article on health that you need to know. This article is entitled “Treating Influenza A H1N1″. Read the complete article below:
People who get Influenza A(H1N1) will be treated with anti-viral drugs.
Anti-viral drugs are not a cure, but they may help you to recover if taken within 48 hours of symptoms developing, by:
• Relieving some of the symptoms
• Reducing the length of time you are ill by around one day
• Reducing the potential for serious complications, such as pneumonia.
This country has a good stockpile of anti-viral drugs for patients who need them.
CARING FOR SOMEONE AT HOME
Most people with flu will recover after several days by following the basic steps outlined earlier. If you are at home with flu, or taking care of someone at home, follow these important tips to stop flu spreading:
• The person who has flu should stay in one room with the door closed and if possible with the window open.
• Other family members should try not to spend too much time with the person with flu, and should avoid sharing dishes, books, toys, etc.
• Discourage visits from persons not living in the household. This is important to stop flu from spreading to other people.
• People with flu should cover their mouth when coughing or sneezing and wash their hands with soap and water immediately afterwards.
• Avoid touching the eyes with hands as this also spreads flu virus.
Used tissues should be put by the ill person directly into a bin. Bin bags should be sealed in the room and taken directly outside by the carer for collection with regular rubbish.
Surfaces and items inside the house should be cleaned regularly with normal household cleaners.
