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Posted By: nn on 2006-02-02
In Reply to: Symptomatic treatment is the only thing you can do, and watch for - secondary infections like pneumonia. NM

Don't want to put a damper on anyone here, but be careful of all of this. My ex's youngest brother, (46) just passed away from double pneumonia associated with flu like symptoms. It can happen to anyone!! Take Care!

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Anyone whose child has gotten the flu? - me
- Gatorade ... push it. He is dehydrated maybe with that weight loss. - Push fluids, sleep. (nm)
  - I would give Pedialyte instead - nm
    - Not ONE of my 3 kids would touch that stuff. - NM
- Just curious... - sm
  - Actually the flu is a 10 day to 2 week episode, with fatigue often lingering - SEE MSG
    - I understand how long... - sm
      - As per the original question, she said there was NO pneumonia - per x-ray...Hence my response. NM
  - They did test first time at doctor's office. - Said flu is positive.
    - Symptomatic treatment is the only thing you can do, and watch for - secondary infections like pneumonia. NM
      - sm - nn

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