DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NORMAL FLU & SWINE FLU

This is also a season for normal flu in india. So it is very important to differentiate between normal viral infections & swine flu. Normally viral infections are manifested by rhinorrhoea, sneezing, coughing, lacrimation, mild to moderate fever, sore throat etc. But in case of swine flu in addition to abovementioned symptoms, following symptoms may occur like high grade fever, chest pain, joint pains, shortness of breath, confusion & persistent vomitting. If patient goes into respiratory failure, ventilatory support is needed.