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What are the symptoms of H1N1... and how are they different from the common cold?

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska

What are the symptoms of H1N1... and how are they different from the common cold?

How can you help stop the spread?

Help Stop the Spread of H1N1

I don't know if this is accurate or not but several different sources seem to be giving us this information so I thought I would pass it on... some say the HINI outbreak will peak this week...some say it will break out again in January... I am not a doctor and have no idea but the chart is interesting so I thought I would pass it on... it makes some sense... as always wash your hands and stay home if you are sick and as we do in my office LYSOL!

 

Symptom

Cold

H1N1 Flu

Fever

Fever is rare with a cold.

Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the 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 the flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).

Aches

Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.

Severe aches and pains are common with the 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 the flu.

Chills

Chills are uncommon with a cold.

60% of people who have the flu experience chills.

Tiredness

Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.

Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu.

Sneezing

Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.

Sneezing is not common with the flu.

Sudden Symptoms

Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.

The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.

Headache

A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.

A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases.

Sore Throat

Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.

Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu.

Chest Discomfort

Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.

Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu.

Table credited to The Mortgage Market View...For the week of Oct 26, 2009 --- Vol. 7, Issue 43

Help Stop the Spread of H1N1

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Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

Bill I hope your wife is getting better and she is proof that none of us know what we are really dealing with here... take good care of her and yourself..

Debbie the same to you... take care of yourself too I hope your husband is better and gets over this quick... and your children dont get sick.

After reading some of the responses here there is some very good information here... please read the folks who have first hand experience or medical knowledge... it  really isn't anything to mess with

again thanks to everyone who took the time to share your knowledge on this subject!

Oct 26, 2009 01:16 PM
Aaron Vaughn 830-358-0455
Conifer Builders LLC - Canyon Lake, TX

This is a great post. Thank you so much for the information.

Oct 26, 2009 05:16 PM
Heather Chavez
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Caldwell, ID
Real Estate Virtual, Assistant (928) 692-3235

I'm glad Paul made the distinction between H1N1 and seasonal flu as well, Debra.  What you had listed seemed to be true of just about any typical flu.  I've been confused about why all the fuss is being made about the H1N1 flu as opposed to the regular flu.  Sounded pretty much the same to me.

Oct 26, 2009 05:20 PM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

Thank You Aaron for stopping by....

Yes Heather I think we are all confused... and we aren't getting many really good answers are we?

But there are people who have gotten really sick and some deaths... I was very surprised in the folks who commented here about people being sick in their own family and one person who died... that is serious...so it is worth paying attention and being somewhat cautious!

Oct 26, 2009 05:39 PM
Lori Mode
The Mode Real Estate Group - Elk Grove, CA
Real Estate Made Simple

Debra - great information...but I've been sick for the past 5 days and I'm not sure which it is.  It seems too severe and long to be just a cold, but I'm hoping that's what it is.  Everyone needs to pay attention and be very cautious!

Oct 26, 2009 05:45 PM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

I hope you get over it soon... I will say the old standards are still the best...  a  cut up lemon in a jug of water an keep it in the fridge and drink it first thing in the morning...cleans your system out... really... hope you are well soon

Oct 26, 2009 05:53 PM
David O'Doherty
Clayton, NC
Clayton NC Homes, Raleigh, NC

Our seven year old had it last week and his symptoms were pretty much as you describe. Going to the Dr's was like going to role call at his school there were so many kids he knew there.

It was pretty mild for him and he was over it in about five days, he has mild asthma that's why they gave him Tami flu otherwise they say to just let it run it's course.

It is very dangerous for certain people and especially women who are pregnant, but the general population seems to be doing OK with it.

Wish I had this list last week.

Thanks for posting.

Oct 26, 2009 10:53 PM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I am waiting for my shot for swine flu because I am in an at risk group. I don't fear the side effects because I don't want to get the main effect.

Oct 27, 2009 02:30 AM
John Mulkey
TheHousingGuru.com - Waleska, GA
Housing Guru

Debra - Thanks for the info. I'm sure it will help lots of folks distinguish between their cold symptoms and the flu. There is also a lot of research that seems to indicate the need for most to take significantly high levels of vitamin D--that it is helpful in avoiding the flu as well as treating it. And most seem to be deficient in vitamin D, especially during the winter.

Oct 27, 2009 03:03 AM
Lisa Ludlow Archer
Live Love Homes-Keller Williams, Charlotte, NC Ballantyne Area - Waxhaw, NC

Debra:

Thanks for sharing the differences. I JUST took my 10 year old son to the Dr and was told that he might have H1N1, but since the govt is taking all flu like symptoms and recording them all as H1N1 they stopped performing the test and just diagnose H1N1. They are also not prescribing Tamiflu except for in kids under 2. He said treat the symptoms and if the fever stays past today then its H1N1. Real clear huh? Blessings to all.

Oct 27, 2009 03:29 AM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

David I am glad you son is better and doing well... mild version is good in comparison

Joe I hope it all works well for you... and you do not get the flu

John I had not heard that about Vit D but it makes sense.... I do think yogurt every day is good for your immune system

Lisa it does seem like they are just diagnosing everything as H1N1 ...that is what they are doing up here... if you have the symptoms of flu you have H1N1...makes you wonder doesn't it... they don't even test you at all....

thanks to all and I hope everyone stays healthy!

Oct 27, 2009 04:21 AM
Damon Gettier
Damon Gettier & Associates, REALTORS- Roanoke Va Short Sale Expert - Roanoke, VA
Broker/Owner ABRM, GRI, CDPE

Good information!  I hope to avoid either and or both.

Oct 27, 2009 09:51 AM
Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Yes, very good information.   So important, when sick with the flu, not to "soldier on", not to report to work or to school.    Essential to look after ourselves, so no secondary infections (such as pneumonia).

Oct 27, 2009 10:41 AM
Alexandria Virginia
Featuring Susan Craft, CRS, REALTOR® - McEnearney Associates - Alexandria, VA
Real Estate Editor

Wow, great post.  I will pass it along

Oct 27, 2009 11:05 AM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

Yes we all need to steer clear of it for sure... thank you all for stopping by!

Oct 27, 2009 12:34 PM
Jim Curry
Re/ Max Achievers - Hagerstown, MD
Realtor

Thanks, some very good information. Hope everyone stays well.

Oct 27, 2009 12:59 PM
Judy Kincaid
Tampa, FL

Debra -- Thanks for the helpful information.  I am forwarding this list to everyone I know.

Oct 27, 2009 04:54 PM
Dolores "Dee" Mauriello
Keller Willaims - Wayne, NJ
Realtor, Homes For Sale Wayne NJ

I have read that another sympton of this flu is the skin may change color especially in children, if you notice a grayish-blue color go to the emergency room as quickly as possible. Observe your sick ones closely.

Oct 28, 2009 04:29 AM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

Hello Jim and Judy... yes lets all stay well...wash those hands...

Dolores that is really good information... thank you very much

Oct 28, 2009 04:54 AM
Bob & Leilani Souza
Souza Realty 916.408.5500 - Roseville, CA
Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments

Hi Debra! I saw this on a re-blog and decided to re-blog it myself...what helpful information...thank you! :)

Leilani

Nov 03, 2009 07:12 PM
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