What precautions should I take if I tested positive for swine flu?

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• The best home remedy will be to take a steam inhalation four to five times a day.

• Regarding the nasal spray, taking Nasivion nasal spray (Oxymetazoline), two sprays in each nostril, twice a day for three days might provide some relief.

• If your symptoms persist consult a specialist.

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• Yes. You can stop the antibiotics if it is confirmed as swine flu.

• Visit a local government hospital as they may start you on an antivirus Tamiflu (Oseltamivir).

• Please keep yourself well hydrated.

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• Yes. You can either have Dolo 650 (Paracetamol) or Ibugesic plus (a combination of Ibuprofen and Paracetamol), after food.

• Please wear a mask so that your infection does not spread to others in the family.

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• I would advise you not to panic. Your symptoms may last for the next three to five days, but you may feel a weakness for the next two weeks. Therefore, it is important to keep yourself hydrated and take small but frequent meals.

• Your infection will be contagious to others for the next three to five days.

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• You can eat any food that you normally eat.

• You do not have to repeat the test again.

Hope you are doing well.

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It is good to know that you are improving.

• Regarding your symptoms, just continue to drink more water.

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