Oaklegs

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Virus warning

My wife and I have been smitten in turn by a virus

Human Pneumovirus—also known as Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV)—is a respiratory virus that primarily affects the lungs and airways. Here’s a quick overview:⸻
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What is Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV)? • A common respiratory virus discovered in 2001. • Belongs to the Paramyxoviridae family (related to RSV – Respiratory Syncytial Virus). • Causes cold-like symptoms but can lead to more serious illness in some people.⸻
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SymptomsSymptoms usually appear 3–6 days after exposure and may include: • Cough • Runny nose or nasal congestion • Fever • Sore throat • Shortness of breath or wheezing (especially in young children or older adults) • Fatigue

Now my wife came out of hospital and I was caring for her when I was smitten by the same virus. I called for an ambulance because I have never felt as sick as I did that night. I got the virus worse than my wife as I have a pain level 10 whenever I coughed and I was isolated in a room in Busselton hospital. After 4 days I was considered to be well enough to go home but that is where more trouble started because I simply could not sleep in fact I was suffering from insomnia and I spent several lonely nights wide awake until last night when I managed to sleep in my own bed for a few hours. I have been researching my problem and I think it was due to the Ventolin puffers that I was sent home with. I used them frequently thinking that the more I used them the sooner I would get better but little did I know that it would cause insomnia.





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