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What are the treatments for swine flu?

Swine Flu is caused by one of the hundreds of influenza viruses that exist in nature. At this time there is no cure for any form of influenza. It can be treated in a number of ways that may shorten the length of the illness or reduce its severity. The primary medical treatment is the use of anti-viral medications. The drugs oseltamivir or zanamivir are normally prescribed in the United States. These drugs are better known under the trade names Tamiflu and Relenza. Read the rest of the article here. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Influenza, Medicine, Original writing, Pandemic, Swine Flu

Colds and Influenza

Here are some articles you may find helpful. Follow the link for the full piece. A look at swine flu in humans Humans and pigs share enough biological attributes that some diseases can move back and forth between the two different species. The swine flu, swine A)H1N1 is one such illness. Influenza doesn’t bother pigs much. In humans, it can range from a mild though lengthy illness to one that can produce large numbers of fatalities. The current swine flu is a bit mysterious because it seems to do a little of both. The difference between a cold and the flu “I don’t feel good!” Whether you are an adult or a child, there are times when you just want to scream that. When you have a cold or the flu, it is one of … Read entire article »

Filed under: Influenza, Medicine, Original writing, Pandemic, Swine Flu