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Influenza

Influenza, commonly called the flu, is an acute, contagious, respiratory tract infection, which is caused by one of the influenza viruses. The severity of influenza symptoms depends on the type of influenza virus, and the age and health of the patient. Influenza may produce no symptoms, mild-to severe symptoms, or fatal illness.


The common cold and influenza share many symptoms. However, colds are more likely to cause sneezing and a stuffy nose, while influenza is characterized by fever, coughs and muscle aches. Flu symptoms also develop rather suddenly, and are more severe. A person with influenza may experience chills, moderate to high fever (101o F to 103o) sore throat, runny nose, muscle and headaches, fatigue, cough, diarrhoea and dizziness.


The specific type of influenza is determined by the type of influenza virus (A, B, or C) that is causing the illness. Types A and B influenza viruses are responsible for epidemics that occur especially in winter.

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Posted by: Meiscool Posted on: 10/29/2009
I am in 3 grade and i like reading about the cold. I had 4 colds in the last year and i think i was die, but i am all better now and my nose does not look like rodolf anymore. and when i wake up their is no more snot on my pillow.
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roger rabbit

11/25/2009

wow
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Posted by: Suzanney Posted on: 8/6/2009
Hey guys,

Just a quick tip from a uni student. Don't forget that while you're looking for good info about respiratory diseases, consider this: 'Is this site prepared by academic or medical staff?'

Suzanne
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Me

1/9/2010

Don't be a bitch Suzanne
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CMA

1/14/2010

That a very dumb thing for u to say it must fit ur personality huh;
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Posted by: Young_DBZ Posted on: 5/29/2009
I to am a 7th grade student that suffers from asthma. I usually have asthma attacks in the winter, but just in case i bring a inhaler with me at ALL TIMES. i was diagnosed with astma in the third or fourth grade once my parents split up. learning more and more about asthma is fun and at the same time interesting. learning new things is exciting. especially if you can relate to it. currently at this time i havent had a asthma attack for several months, but who knows it just might sneak up on me. ;]
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Posted by: Allyssa95 Posted on: 5/24/2009
I love reading about different respiratory problems because i have to suffer with asthma myself. I am in 7th grade and i am doing a project on the body systems and we were able to chose between eight different systems and i chose respiratory system. I never new how many diseases there are out there until i started researching and now im attached on learning more about it and i hope that other people relize how dangerous asthma can really be. Many people tease me about it when i end up using my inhaler. so i just wanted to get that out there. I hope to read more and more about this.
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Young_DBZ

5/29/2009

Hey! looks like we have something in common about that asthma thing.Do you have severe asthma and more frequent attacks or just occasional.
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Posted by: Bailey11 Posted on: 4/19/2009
What if you are born with RSV(Respitory System Virus)? What should you do?
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Catherine

7/25/2009

i think you shoukd just consult a doctor and ask for instructions, as what you should do...
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Posted by: kaustuv Posted on: 4/7/2009
My brother suffring 4rm T B since 1997.taken course 4 6mnths.Than diseases relapsed in 2007 with exess bleeding.Dr found cavity in lungs.In Fottis DELHI DR found MBRT TB.In July 2009 patient compliting 2 years.He is OK nd on madicine.For ds MBRT DR said there is no guide line.SIR ds is my humble reqest ps tell me where should i go?V r 4rom guwahati nd brother is 37 years old.V want to take him in cheenai.
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Posted by: j Posted on: 1/1/2009
this site was no help what so ever you should go more into each disease and also have more diseases listed because i know that there are more out there.
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Posted by: Coat Rack Posted on: 12/4/2008
I can't find any info! It is so confusing! Sorry!
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