http___fw.my_2009_08_21_h1n1-influenza-a-unpublicized-preventative-steps_.xml
http___forum.mojepravo.net_new_b2_blogs_blog7.php_sprijea-269-ite-svinjsku-gripu-odlia-269_1.xml
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.2 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4.1 5.1 6.1 6.2 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 8.1 8.2 8.3
Thanks to media hype about H1N1, I’ve received calls from several who trust me, to advise. The hype in media about the utility of face masks and N95 as a tool for general protection against H1N1 can’t be deplored enough. Today, a friend who listened wanted me to write down briefly what I advised so that he could tell others in similar words. Hence this short email to friends whom I have advised recently. Please realize that this is not an official advice, especially the one about face masks or N95. Most N95 respirators are designed to filter 95% particulates of 0.3µ, while the size of H1N1 virus is about 0.1µ. Hence, dependence on N95 to protect against H1N1 is like protecting against rain with an umbrella made of mosquito net. Tamiflu does not kill but prevents H1N1 from further proliferation. H1N1, like other Influenza A viruses, only infects the upper respiratory tracts and proliferates (only) there. The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/ throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it’s almost impossible not coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not the problem but proliferation is. While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection , in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps — not fully highlighted in most official communications — can be practised (instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu): - Hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications) - "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap). - Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don’t trust salt). H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don’t underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method. - Similar to 3. above, clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water. Not everybody may be good at Sutra Neti (a very good Yoga asana to clean the nasal cavities), but blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.
1.1 2.1 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.1 5.1 5.2 5.3 6.1 7.1 8.1 8.2 8.3 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 10.1 10.2 11.1 11.2 11.3 12.1 12.2 12.3
Spriječite svinjsku gripu - odlični savjeti Vinay Goyal, svjetski autoritet na području nuklearne medicine s više od 20 godina iskustva podijelio je nekoliko efikasnih uputa o kojima se nedovoljno govori Savjeti dr. Vinaya izuzetno su korisni s obzirom na prirodu globalne epidemije u kojoj je jednostavno nemoguće spriječiti doticaj s virusom H1N1. Koje god mjere opreza poduzmete, vrlo ćete vjerojatno ipak doći u kontakt s virusom. Sam kontakt nije toliki problem - veći je problem spriječiti ga da oživi u tijelu i učini nas bolesnima. Procitaj Vrata na koja virus ulazi u naše tijelo su nosnice i usta. Dok ste još uvijek zdravi i nemate nikakvih simptoma infekcije H1N1 virusom, kako biste spriječili njegovu aktivnost i pojavu simptoma i razvoj sekundarnih infekcija, možete poduzeti neke izuzetno jednostavne korake o kojima se ne govori dovoljno u službenim uputama. Korisnost preventive naglašava se, nažalost, puno manje od "korisnosti" pravovremenog liječenja Tamifluom. Dakle, Često perite ruke (o tome se dovoljno govori, ali nije na odmet ponoviti). Hands-free pristup. To jest, suzdržite se napasti da dirate bilo koji dio lica. Pokušajte što manje ruke prinositi licu (naravno osim kad jedete, perete se ili spavate). Promućkajte u ustima i grgljajte dva puta dnevno toplu vodu u koju ste stavili malo soli. Naime, virusu H1N1 treba dva do tri dana od prvotne infekcije grla ili nosa da zaživi u tijelu i počne pokazivati karakteristične simptome. Obično grgljanje stvarno može spriječiti razvoj bolesti. Taj postupak sa slanom vodom imat će jednak učinak na zdravog pojedinca kao što će Tamiflu imati na bolesnoga. Nemojte podcjenjivati ovaj jednostavan, jeftin i moćan način prevencije bolesti. Slično kao što to treba činiti s ustima, čistite barem jednom svakoga dana nosnice s otopinom tople slane vode. Ne morate biti vješti kao praktikanti Yoge kojima je ovaj postupak rutina, ali snažno ispuhavanje nosa i brisanje (tj. struganje) obje nosnice smotuljcima vate koje ste umočili u slanu vodu lako je učiniti i vrlo je učinkovito. Dajte poticaj prirodnom imunitetu hranom koja je bogata C vitaminom. Prvenstveno se to odnosi na citrično voće. Ako uzimate C vitamin u tabletama, pazite da uzimate onaj pripravak koji ima cinka kako bi poboljšali apsorpciju. Pijte što veće količine toplih napitaka (čajeva, kave, kakaa). Pijenje toplih napitaka ima jednak učinak kao i grgljanje, samo u suprotnom smjeru. Ono ispire živuće viruse iz grla u želudac gdje ne mogu preživjeti i učiniti nas bolesnima.