How do you know if you have swine flu?

How can i know if i have a normal flu or swine flu?

• hey guys; i got a flu around two days a go. i have a runny nose and now i realized that im coming down with fever. I always get fever when i have the flu but though. So tell me is this normal or should i worry?

• Answer:

  There is no way you would be able to tell the difference. A doctor won't even be able to tell without doing a culture. The H1N1 flu causes exactly the same symptoms as the old familiar versions because it is also just a version of the flu. They belong to the same family of flu virus, since they infect humans. In fact, the "swine flu" is proving itself to be a milder infection than usual flu forms are. As long as you do not have other medical conditions then you should be able to recover nicely without much help from the doctor needed. If it will make you feel calmer, you can go see your doctor and have a culture done. By the time they get the results back, you will likely be feeling better. Treat it just like you do the regular old flu. Drink lots of fluids, rest, and take Tylenol when your fever hits 102. You are going to feel ratty no matter what you do.