Two years ago this month, my husband’s cousin’s daughter, a very healthy 26 year old, died from the flu. With some strains of influenza (e.g., the Spanish flu of 1916 and the more recent “bird flu”, those with the healthiest immune systems are most affected. A cytokine storm occurs - essentially your immune system goes into overdrive and overwhelms your organs.
“””””A cytokine storm occurs - essentially your immune system goes into overdrive and overwhelms your organs.”””””
My 34 year old son just spent 67 days in the hospital with those symptoms. It started out as a simple pneumonia. He is at home now trying to regain his ability to walk. Lots of physical therapy.
That was the 1918 H1N1 flu strain and indeed, mortality was highest in the 20-29 YO age category. This strain induced the overly aggressive cytokine storm that attacks, not just the flu but the victims own tissues. This single case does not yet confirm this is the same strain or a related subtype.
That happened to me about 7-8 years ago with that h1n1 flu. By day 3 both lungs were barely working, pneumonia. Only antibiotics saved me. I have never been deficient in vitamin d since that time. I never want to be that sick again.
I did not know that. Thanks for the onfo.
Thats correct
Those with the strongest immune systems are ironically most at risk
This girls death is a real tragedy and a harbinger of what may return
Interesting reading about flu pandemic and home care
Grattan Woodson, MD
“ Preparing for the Coming Flu Pandemic”
https://www.acoem.org/ohden/downloads/AvianFluGuideOct05.pdf