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Influenza A (H1N1), also known as swine flu is a highly contagious acute respiratory infection caused by a new flu virus.

Clinical symptoms are generally similar to those of seasonal influenza, ranging from asymptomatic infection to severe pneumonia.

Virus transmission occurs from person to person through droplets generated by talking, coughing or sneezing.

Being a new virus, everyone is vulnerable to the disease. Those with special status of risk are pregnant women, children, young adults and those suffering from chronic diseases like diabetes and heart or respiratory problems, among others.

The seasonal flu vaccine doesn’t protect for the new influenza virus.

The World Health Organization has classified flu outbreak a pandemic. This means it has been transmitted between humans over a wide geographical area.

The state of pandemic does not necessarily mean that the virus is more dangerous or have a higher mortality rate, but has a high degree of infectiousness and can move easily from one region to another, in short, globalization exacerbates the problem .

Influenza A is transmitted by

• Direct contact with a sick person.
• By droplets from coughing or sneezing of infected persons
• By touching contaminated surfaces such as door knobs, stair railings or taps.
• By touching your eyes, nose or mouth after being in contact with items or people infected.

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The mere mention of menopause can bring images of hot flashes or mood swings a lot of women. Most women, even men, believe that menopause is just that – the manifestation of various irritating symptoms. However, menopause is actually a process in which the ovaries begin to decrease the production of sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. And this difficult stage is when a woman’s monthly period finally ceases.

Although women in their 50 years are often those who experience menopause, while others are having episodes with menopausal hot flashes and other symptoms, even when only 40. This stage is commonly known as pre-menopause. When a woman is about 40 years, changes in their monthly periods are already evident.

There are also cases in which menopause is induced or experienced by younger women. This is usually due to surgical removal of the ovaries, cancer or ovarian failure. Read the rest of this entry »

An asthma attack can be an incredibly time fearful of a father, especially when a child is panic. One child from an asthma attack panic sufferers often a debilitating attack, which in turn tends to panic parents usually because they have not educated themselves enough about the disease and feel a huge impotence. In such a situation, an adequate knowledge of asthma and its symptoms can be reassuring to most parents.

Asthma can be traumatic because the first attack that the child is usually the first indication that there is a problem. Once asthma is diagnosed, there are plenty of medicines and treatments that may be useful once an attack begins. Addition, there is advice that parents can help prevent asthma attacks in children.

One thing you should do once your child has been diagnosed with asthma, is to start keeping a diary to identify what really brings in the attack. Try to observe what the child is doing, or when the attack begins. If you can identify the triggers, then you may be able to keep your child from being exposed to situations in which the attack is likely. Of course, if they can identify the triggers that you should talk to your doctor about them. Read the rest of this entry »

Besides that as parents, siblings, and friends, children love toys May, gambling and food … maybe more. I know I did. Another thing I know from experience is that some forms of gambling and food are factors that can trigger an asthma attack.

Boy, is it sad that was said when I had my first attack as a kid I have to remain closed most of the time or could not eat my favorite foods, so you can identify with any child going through the same thing. But at this point, as an adult, I can empathize with any parent who has to raise a child with asthma.

Just how do you go about doing that?

Needless to say, sometimes what may be the best for our children is not so you may want simply because they do not quite understand. Now when it comes to setting high standards for children to prevent asthma attacks, can sometimes cause friction between father and son. Read the rest of this entry »

If you have ever suffered from a sinus infection, you know that pain can be severe enough to get in the way of your daily activities. Most of the sick sinus infection relief are in a matter of days or weeks, but imagine dealing with the uncomfortable symptoms and pain for a period of twelve weeks or longer at a time. That is precisely what happens when you have a chronic sinus infection. Because these symptoms persist for a long period of time, a chronic sinus infection affects the quality of life. Because of this, it is important to understand how to recognize a chronic sinus infection, so you can work with your doctor to find the most effective treatment option for you.

The symptoms of chronic sinus infections

Symptoms of chronic sinus infection are similar to acute infection, unless symptoms tend to last longer and do not respond as readily to treatment. Other common symptoms include pain and pressure in the face around the sinus cavity, a thick yellow or green discharge of the nose, difficulty breathing through the nasal passages and fatigue. You may also have less common symptoms such as bad breath, teeth or jaw pain and earaches. These symptoms may vary based on particular breasts, which are involved, so it is best to consult with your doctor even if not all experiences of the known symptoms. Read the rest of this entry »