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You were lucky. Good to hear you are getting better.
Originally Posted by Budgie /img/forum/go_quote.gif What started out as a seemingly typical flu infection rapidly turned into a 24 hour stay in an emergency room, followed by 4 days in the hospital on IV's and oxygen, and now, over two weeks since discharge, I am starting to get some strength back and I may be able to go back to work after Christmas. I hope to get rid of the oxygen tank soon, also! I guess my point is don't underestimate this bug. I nearly ended up on a respirator. My doctor says I dodged a bullet. He has patients in much worse condition then myself from H1N1. (comatose for example) I caught it on a domestic flight (Portland OR. to Boise ID.) I learned my lesson. I will be one of the people wearing a mask on the next flight I take. I don't ever want to have anything like this again, nor would I wish it on my worst enemy. (Something to think about if you travel.) The whole episode made me realize just how fragile our health really is. Take care of yourselves and those you love and enjoy your time with them. Happy Holidays! |
Originally Posted by Redo /img/forum/go_quote.gif For anyone wondering, H1N1 is very rarely fatal, but it has created such attention due to its very rapid onset and very severe symptoms (dry non-mucus cough being a very big sign it's H1N1). It can be alarming, but it does not seem to have the ingredients to kill, even compared to the slower, less "severe" traditional seasonal flu's out there. |