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Has my son developed swine flu?

Dr LM Nath
Consultant, Community Medicine,
New Delhi

Q: My 18 years old son has dry cough, running nose and mild fever. I am scared if it is swine flu.

A:It does not seem to be anything other than the usual seasonal cold and flu that he normally has. Advise him to see a doctor if he gets any symptoms that are unusual for him or if he feels worse and gets breathless or has a pain in the chest. Do not worry, it does not seem to be anything that should cause you great concern.