H1N1 influenza (swine flu) refers to diseases that are quickly, easily transmitted and capable of causing an epidemic. Also, this pathology is characterized by frequent development of serious complications that threaten life. Therefore, it is very important to identify the symptoms of the swine flu virus H1N1 and start treatment on time.
Algorithm for the treatment of H1N1 influenza
Even with the first symptoms of a dangerous infection, such as fever, sore throat, coughing, appropriate measures should be taken. The treatment regimen for H1N1 influenza includes not only the use of medicines, but also a number of important recommendations, from strict compliance with which the outcome of the disease depends. It is worthwhile to understand that the complications of influenza most often come from those people who are trying to transfer the disease "on their feet", neglects treatment to the doctor and begin to be treated too late.
So, to non-medicamental measures that must be taken when infecting with the flu, the following applies:
- Having found out the symptoms of the disease, you should stop visiting the work, stay at home and call a doctor. The entire period of the disease is recommended to comply with strict bed rest, to give up even slight physical stress, in order to prevent an increase in the load on the cardiovascular system.
- Ill people should inform their relatives and friends about their illness and limit their contacts with people as much as possible in order to prevent contamination of others. In addition, you should always use only individual dishes and hygiene items.
- In the room where the patient is, it is recommended to maintain a normal level of temperature and humidity, regularly ventilate and conduct wet cleaning.
- Because the disease is accompanied by a prolonged fever and intoxication, you should consume as much fluid as possible. And it is better, if the drunk liquid will have approximately the same temperature, as well as body temperature. Of drinks, preference should be given to mineral water without gas, compotes, fruit drinks, teas with honey, herbal infusions.
- During the period of illness, especially in the early days, it is recommended to use only light, preferably vegetable and dairy, food. To eat should be a little, without loading the digestive system.
Drug treatment for H1N1 flu in 2016
Specific treatment of this strain of influenza is based on the antiviral drug Tamiflu , the active ingredient of which is oseltamivir. This medication is able to directly affect the influenza virus and stop its reproduction. The most effective treatment for this drug will be if you start it in the first 48 hours from the onset of the illness. However, in the subsequent time it is necessary to start taking antiviral drugs, which will reduce the likelihood of complications and reduce the release of the virus into the external environment. Another antiviral drug that can also be used in this influenza strain is Relenza with the active component zanamivir.
In addition, for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen, paracetamol), anti-histamine drugs (desloratadine, cetirizine, etc.) may be prescribed for allergic reactions to reduce pain and ease fever. To mellow sputum and improve its excretion, mucolytics and expectorants are recommended (ATSTS, Ambroxol, Bromhexin, etc.), vasoconstrictive drugs ( Nasivin , Otrivin, Pharmazoline, etc.) to improve nasal breathing. Also, many physicians prescribe immunomodulatory medications for the flu, vitamin-mineral complexes.