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Some people have a higher risk of complications and may even lead to death if infected with the H1N1 virus. Lung diseases such as asthma and COPD are among the factors that increase the risk for you. Those who have COPD, a significantly higher incidence of serious complications than others.
COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a condition that makes breathing difficult. deteriorated in most cases, this disease over time. It can lead toCoughing, wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and other symptoms.
Approximately 41% of people in New York hospital suffering COPD, asthma, cancer or another condition. And recently, seven died of swine flu were reported in New York. Of these seven deaths, six individuals had a kind of lung disease. If COPD, you should talk to your doctor and see if he recommends any special precautions with regard to swine flu even before an outbreakoccurs in your neighborhood.
The H1N1 virus causes influenza in humans. The pathogen has mutated over the past its current form. This mutation, people are not immune from this disease. Therefore, health professionals in relation to the possibility of a pandemic are concerned.
As seasonal influenza, severe complications and even death took place, because of illness associated with this serious disease. Worldwide, about 250,000 people die each yearInfluenza-related complications.
If you're worried about COPD and swine influenza coverage are your family, or know someone who has one of these risk factors is now well prepared. Do what is necessary to protect you and your family from influenza virus. Once a pandemic begins, medical supplies could be tight and may be too late to do anything at that time.
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