Colds & Flu Support Group

My daughter was first tested positive with the H1N1 virus (swine flu) on October 13. From what I read and saw how fast and intense she got sick, it started out with her feeling very fatigue/tired. Then she began to cough. By the night time she broked out with a fever. That was when I took to her doctors the next day and being she has asthma, she tested her in the office with the nose swabe. 10 minutes later the test came back positive. She still is having a cough, but no fever. She is sweating alot now. My children have had flu's in the past, but this one was defentantly different. I hope you get the answer your looking for.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN COLD & SWINE FLU & SEASONAL FLU SYMPTOMS
SYMPTOM COLD H1N1 FLU SEASONAL FLU
FEVER Fever is rare with a cold. Fever is usually present with H1N1 in up to 80% of all flue cases. A temperature of 101° Fever is common with the seasonal flu.
COUGHING A hacking, productive (mucus-producing) cough is often present with a cold. A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with H1N1 (sometimes referred to as dry cough). A dry and hacking cough is often present with the seasonal flu.
ACHES Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold. Severe aches and pains are common with H1N1. Moderate body aches are common with the seasonal flu.
STUFFY NOSE Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week. Stuffy nose is not commonly present with H1N1. A runny nose is commonly present with the seasonal flu.
CHILLS Chills are uncommon with a cold. 60% of people who have H1N1 experience chills. Chills are mild to moderate with the seasonal flu.
TIREDNESS Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold. Tiredness is moderate to severe with H1N1. Tiredness is moderate and more likely referred to as a lack of energy with the seasonal flu.
SNEEZING Sneezing is commonly present with a cold Sneezing is not common with H1N1. Sneezing is common present with the seasonal flu.
SUDDEN SYMPTOMS Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days. H1N1 has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. H1N1 hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains. Symptoms usually last 4-7 days, depending on the individual. Diarrhea is common. Symptoms tend to develop over a few days and include flushed face, loss of appetite, dizziness and/or vomiting/nausea.
Symptoms usually last 4-7 days, depending on the individual.
Diarrhea is common.
HEADACHE A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold. A headache is very common with H1N1 and present in 80% of cases. A headache is fairly common with the seasonal flu.
SORE THROAT Sore throat is commonly present with a cold. Sore throat is not commonly present with H1N1. Sore throat is commonly present with the seasonal flu.
CHEST DISCOMFORT Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold. Chest discomfort is often severe with H1N1. Chest discomfort is moderate with the seasonal flu.
If it turns severe seek medical attention immediately!
PREVENTION TIPS:
 cough & sneeze into your elbow
 wash hands with soap and warm water for a minimum of 15 -20 seconds. Sing your abc's or happy birthday to you
 use hand sanitizer when soap & water are not available
 avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth without washing or using hand sanitizer first
 stay home if you are sick to avoid contaminating your co-workers

Thank you very much for your responses. I appreciate the time you took to share that information and your experience.

Last April, about a week or two before news of Swine Flu broke out, I suddenly fell extremely ill with all of the symptoms of Swine Flu. I was pregnant at the time and suffered very high fevers (105) that Tylenol wasn't doing a very good job of keeping down. My OB didn't take it seriously and just said to keep taking Tylenol. My unborn baby ended up dying (no heartbeat detected) and I later had to have a D & E.

I have been trying to figure out the actual cause of death to my baby as the chromosomal report revealed that the baby was normal - I was at the beginning of my second trimester. I think the Swine Flu, and the fevers generated from it, is the culprit.

Thanks again for your insight and information. I really appreciate it. Take care and here's hoping that we all get better and/or stay healthy!