Influenza Questions

Doug Taylor · January 18th, 2007, 23:32

Listening to the local news (if you can call KTAR news!

) on the way home, one of the reporters mentioned that local health officials think there's going to be a big outbreak of influenza here in AZ.

The expert, which may have been a marketer, mentioned that "Zicam" might be an effective treatment if you take it immediately after the first symptoms show up.

True? Not true? More junk science from talk radio?

RFC1873 · January 18th, 2007, 23:57

You may be looking for a professional opinion but I have taken zicam (I am not a marketer) before, I used the gel that you put up your nose and it worked wonders for me. I started to get the tickle in the back of my throat that usually indicates I am about to get the cold and I used zicam and the next day I was ok. I wasn't 100% but I was able to get out of bed and function. I still had a bit of a runny nose but I didnt encouter the lethargic feeling that normally accompanies a cold.

My Flight Surgeon · January 19th, 2007, 00:33

Marketing. They are talking about the true influenza virus. The best thing to do is get a flu shot. Lacking that, if you start Relenza or Tamiflu as soon as the symptoms start, the influenza is much more mild. We are talking about a significant respiratory infection with fairly sudden onset of fever, chills, cough and generally feeling crappy. It lasts for 10 days to 3 weeks in the more advanced cases. It is especially dangerous for the elderly and infants (they have a greater risk of dying from it) and the real complication is a secondary bacterial pneumonia. People with this disease are so sick that walking to the bathroom will be almost impossible because of the fatigue.

It is at epidemic proportions in HOTLANTA (Atlanta) right now and is expected to arive in PHX in about 2 weeks according to the CDC.

By the way Doug, KTAR must be news,Patty listens to it every day

Doug Taylor · January 19th, 2007, 00:47

If Patty says it's good, well, it's certifiably good!

Would you suggest flu shots this late in the season?

My Flight Surgeon · January 19th, 2007, 08:48

Yes, especially with the predicted outbreak on the way.

Doug Taylor · January 19th, 2007, 12:24

I got one this morning at the local neighborhood Bashas who was sponsoring a health screening event.

$30, took about 30 seconds, done!

My Flight Surgeon · January 19th, 2007, 13:29

Kristie should get one considering her recent symptoms

Doug Taylor · January 19th, 2007, 13:30

I tried to tell her but NOOO!

Kristie · January 19th, 2007, 13:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by My Flight Surgeon

Kristie should get one considering her recent symptoms

but don't hte recent symptoms/sinus infection and so forth help with building up the white blood cells in case of another attack?

My Flight Surgeon · January 19th, 2007, 16:26

Not to influenza!

See you tonight at the M&G

Doug Taylor · January 19th, 2007, 17:23

Here is a little extra data from the CDC.

January 18th, 2007, 23:32	#1
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 41,280 Blog Entries: 1	Influenza Questions Listening to the local news (if you can call KTAR news! ) on the way home, one of the reporters mentioned that local health officials think there's going to be a big outbreak of influenza here in AZ. The expert, which may have been a marketer, mentioned that "Zicam" might be an effective treatment if you take it immediately after the first symptoms show up. True? Not true? More junk science from talk radio?

January 18th, 2007, 23:57	#2
RFC1873 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 62	Re: Influenza Questions You may be looking for a professional opinion but I have taken zicam (I am not a marketer) before, I used the gel that you put up your nose and it worked wonders for me. I started to get the tickle in the back of my throat that usually indicates I am about to get the cold and I used zicam and the next day I was ok. I wasn't 100% but I was able to get out of bed and function. I still had a bit of a runny nose but I didnt encouter the lethargic feeling that normally accompanies a cold.

January 19th, 2007, 00:33	#3
My Flight Surgeon Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,329	Re: Influenza Questions Marketing. They are talking about the true influenza virus. The best thing to do is get a flu shot. Lacking that, if you start Relenza or Tamiflu as soon as the symptoms start, the influenza is much more mild. We are talking about a significant respiratory infection with fairly sudden onset of fever, chills, cough and generally feeling crappy. It lasts for 10 days to 3 weeks in the more advanced cases. It is especially dangerous for the elderly and infants (they have a greater risk of dying from it) and the real complication is a secondary bacterial pneumonia. People with this disease are so sick that walking to the bathroom will be almost impossible because of the fatigue. It is at epidemic proportions in HOTLANTA (Atlanta) right now and is expected to arive in PHX in about 2 weeks according to the CDC. By the way Doug, KTAR must be news,Patty listens to it every day __________________ Walter Forred, MD PHX 602-368-5633 www.myflightsurgeon.com

January 19th, 2007, 00:47	#4
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 41,280 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Influenza Questions If Patty says it's good, well, it's certifiably good! Would you suggest flu shots this late in the season?

January 19th, 2007, 08:48	#5
My Flight Surgeon Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,329	Re: Influenza Questions Yes, especially with the predicted outbreak on the way. __________________ Walter Forred, MD PHX 602-368-5633 www.myflightsurgeon.com

January 19th, 2007, 12:24	#6
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 41,280 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Influenza Questions I got one this morning at the local neighborhood Bashas who was sponsoring a health screening event. $30, took about 30 seconds, done!

January 19th, 2007, 13:29	#7
My Flight Surgeon Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,329	Re: Influenza Questions Kristie should get one considering her recent symptoms __________________ Walter Forred, MD PHX 602-368-5633 www.myflightsurgeon.com

January 19th, 2007, 13:30	#8
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 41,280 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Influenza Questions I tried to tell her but NOOO!

January 19th, 2007, 16:26	#10
My Flight Surgeon Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,329	Re: Influenza Questions Not to influenza! See you tonight at the M&G __________________ Walter Forred, MD PHX 602-368-5633 www.myflightsurgeon.com

January 19th, 2007, 17:23	#11
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 41,280 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Influenza Questions Here is a little extra data from the CDC.

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