Early Flu Symptoms

By dr. gromatzky

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10. Emergent Symptoms

The flu is potentially deadly and so it is worth noting the emergent symptoms that can occur. Medical help should be sought out right away if these signs are present.⁵“Flu Symptoms & Complications.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 18 Sept. 2019, www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/symptoms.htm.

In children these symptoms include the following: fast or trouble breathing, blue lips or face, ribs that pull in with breathing, chest pain, refusing to move due to pain, dehydration, not alert or interactive, seizures, fevers more than 104 degrees, a fever in an infant less than 12 weeks, fever or cough that returns after going away, or worsening of another medical condition.⁵“Flu Symptoms & Complications.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 18 Sept. 2019, www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/symptoms.htm. Emergent symptoms in an adult include: shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, pain or pressure in the chest or stomach area, dizziness, confusion, difficult to arouse, seizures, not urinating, severe muscle pain, severe weakness, fever or cough that returns after going away, or worsening of another medical condition.⁵“Flu Symptoms & Complications.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 18 Sept. 2019, www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/symptoms.htm.