- Male
- 25 Years
- 20/02/2025
I'm really worried because I just got a positive result for swine flu. I have some other health problems too, so I'm concerned about how risky this might be. Can you tell me what kind of complications I should be aware of and how I can avoid them?
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pneumonia, respiratory failure , take antiviral medications
Answered 04/07/2025
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