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H1N1 Usually Improves Within A Week, Cough May Linger
H1N1 is a type of flu that usually gets much better within about a week.
However, feeling completely normal can take longer.
A cough may remain because the breathing system needs time to recover.
Tiredness can also continue for a couple of weeks or more.
Rest, fluids and nutritious food can help the body recover.
People should return to exercise and normal activities slowly.
Medicines such as oseltamivir should be taken only when advised by a doctor.
Trouble breathing, chest pain, worsening symptoms or a returning fever are reasons to seek medical help.
Delhi reported 2,612 confirmed H1N1 cases by August 27, up from 1,777 on August 20.
Most people with uncomplicated H1N1 see major symptoms improve within a few days to about a week.
Coughing can continue for days or weeks after fever and other symptoms disappear.
Fatigue may last for a couple of weeks or longer, especially after a severe infection.
Worsening cough, returning fever, breathing difficulty, chest pain, confusion or dehydration require medical attention.
- Who
- People with H1N1, doctors treating them, and residents of affected parts of India.
- What
- H1N1 cases are increasing, while doctors explain that cough and fatigue may continue after the main symptoms improve.
- Where
- Delhi and other Indian states, including Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan.
- When
- Delhi had 1,777 confirmed cases on August 20 and 2,612 by August 27, including 166 new cases in 24 hours.
- Why
- Influenza-A activity is increasing earlier than the usual winter peak, prompting advice about recovery and warning signs.
Key facts
- Delhi confirmed H1N1 cases
- 2,612 by August 27
- Delhi cases on August 20
- 1,777 confirmed cases
- New Delhi cases in 24 hours
- 166
- Overall Influenza-A infections in Delhi
- More than 3,300
- Typical main-symptom recovery
- A few days to about one week
- Possible fatigue duration
- A couple of weeks or longer
- Recommended antiviral
- Oseltamivir, only on medical advice
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