tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638875082980829174.post7768201344834486592..comments2023-12-28T16:02:42.416+05:30Comments on A malayali doctor's blog: Is my son having 'swine' flu?Arun.N.M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11255908292437790693noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638875082980829174.post-23403823444813174962009-09-05T01:24:06.666+05:302009-09-05T01:24:06.666+05:30mummy jaan,
Media did sensationalise the novel H1N...mummy jaan,<br />Media did sensationalise the novel H1N1 flu. I think it is good to have good public awareness but not panic to deal with such pandemic situation.<br /><br />The Novel H1N1 flu may cause more death in the younger age group than ordinary influenza and that is little bit worryingArun.N.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11255908292437790693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638875082980829174.post-70795993627896487592009-09-03T15:52:49.714+05:302009-09-03T15:52:49.714+05:30Good to know that your patient is doing well. Pers...Good to know that your patient is doing well. Personally I think 'swine flu' has been blown way out of proportion.<br /><br />I don't even like to call it 'swine flu' myself; according to me it's just another type of Influenza A, but it appears that adding the 'swine' before the 'flu' is turning 'the flu' into what is perceived as something vastly more virulent. You only need to look into a patient's eyes as he/she is asking the question ("Doc, is it/could it be swine flu?") to see the fear that is there.<br /><br />Neways, I'll be glad when this thing has blown over.<br /><br />Came over via Nita's blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638875082980829174.post-13668585701126465972009-08-26T00:52:02.686+05:302009-08-26T00:52:02.686+05:30Mohan,
Do not be depressed,just be cautious.Use th...Mohan,<br />Do not be depressed,just be cautious.Use the simple precautions like washing your hands frequently and keeping away from sick people.Even if infected only less than 1% gets really sick and medicines can be given before test reports come if a patient is really sick.<br />cheer upArun.N.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11255908292437790693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638875082980829174.post-29871451982112180692009-08-21T13:31:28.685+05:302009-08-21T13:31:28.685+05:30Dear Doctor
Thanks for your quick response.
Am d...Dear Doctor<br /><br />Thanks for your quick response.<br /><br />Am day in out seeing deaths of people mostly due to Asthma, Diabities, High BP etc ... HIn1 hits them and they die due to elevated other conditions.<br /><br />most of the test reports come in after their death... Its quite scary as nobody can do anything and only prey to god...<br /><br />Personaly i suffer from asthma, BP, Gout and even a common cold is a scary proposition for me. Since Anti virals are ruled out as stated, other than praying their is no hope for me!!<br /><br />cheers<br />mohan!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638875082980829174.post-35972285468407249642009-08-21T10:34:45.468+05:302009-08-21T10:34:45.468+05:30Mohan. Welcome to this blog. Only Tamiflu is appro...Mohan. Welcome to this blog. Only Tamiflu is approved for Novel H1N1 virus infection. It is under Govt control so as to prevent indiscriminate use of the drug. Indiscriminate use will result in mutations in the virus producing resistant strains. 95 % of H1N1 flu patients will recover without Tamiflu. So better to use it cautiously. The patient I mentioned in the post is recovering well and will be discharged todayArun.N.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11255908292437790693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638875082980829174.post-2638868817630927482009-08-21T09:46:08.359+05:302009-08-21T09:46:08.359+05:30Dear Dr
Isnt itpossible to start off them on anti...Dear Dr<br /><br />Isnt itpossible to start off them on anti viral drugs... would it cause for resistance in the virus while trying to save lives?<br /><br />rgds<br />mohan!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638875082980829174.post-22396705090989570152009-08-19T20:30:58.626+05:302009-08-19T20:30:58.626+05:30Smitha, thank you for thinking abt doctor.'s d...Smitha, thank you for thinking abt doctor.'s dilemma. The young man is fortunately much better today.Arun.N.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11255908292437790693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638875082980829174.post-84591941582258270052009-08-19T19:55:42.375+05:302009-08-19T19:55:42.375+05:30Welcome here Nita, Most doctors try to rely on th...Welcome here Nita, Most doctors try to rely on thier own intuition, I am also like that, The intuition is developed by experience and I am better off now with that than few years ago. Some patients especially older ppl may have a good intuition of the seriousness of their illness. Many others are paranoid.Arun.N.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11255908292437790693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638875082980829174.post-26332913216219314252009-08-19T16:58:03.595+05:302009-08-19T16:58:03.595+05:30It is so difficult for the doctors. We lay people,...It is so difficult for the doctors. We lay people, actually forget all these constraints that doctors work with.. <br /><br />I hope that little boy recovers soon.Smithahttps://wordsndreamz.wordpress.conoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638875082980829174.post-45621181545280969542009-08-19T08:01:03.889+05:302009-08-19T08:01:03.889+05:30It's always a dilemma for doctors isn't it...It's always a dilemma for doctors isn't it! With similar symptoms one doesn't know. I think one should ask the patient himself. very often we ourselves know how sick we are and moms can have intuition! however at times it can be paranoia too!Nitahttp://nitawriter.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com