Colds, flu and other nasty lurgies...have you had any yet?

Didge wrote:

Raggamuffin wrote:

I hate colds as well. Just because they're common doesn't mean they're mild. Some people have worse symptom than others - probably because of the way their immune system reacts to the infection.

Raggamuffin wrote:

Didge wrote:

Prove that Syl is wrong.

Didge wrote:

Syl wrote:

I think your link backs my argument up more than it does yours......

"In addition to breathing in infectious droplets, passengers could be getting sick from touching seat backs, tray tables or faucets in the bathroom. Experts agree that the dirtiest part of an airliner is the tray table, which is why many passengers bring disinfecting tissues and wipe them off. Lavatories are next. Gerba’s studies showed fecal matter on the door handles."

ha ha ha, talk about picking and choosing what you want to read

What did the article actually say?

(Inside Science) -- It’s flu season and the passenger four rows behind you is coughing. How likely is that you or other people on the plane will catch the flu?

The answer is: not very.

You said planes are breeding grounds for germs. They are no more or less breeding grounds for germs, than any place that people frequent

That claim was utter crap and you know it

This is a clear example of yet again, you not admitting when you are in the wrong

At least I am humble enough to do so, what is apparant, is you clearly have zero humility

Didge wrote:

Raggamuffin wrote:

Prove that Syl is wrong.

I already did, as I did with your ignorance rags

So you want to have a bitch fest?

I am trained in physiology

What Qualifications do you have Rags?

None, as seen how you spent time on google answering my points  

Raggamuffin wrote:

Didge wrote:



ha ha ha, talk about picking and choosing what you want to read

What did the article actually say?



You said planes are breeding grounds for germs. They are no more or less breeding grounds for germs, than any place that people frequent

That claim was utter crap and you know it

This is a clear example of yet again, you not admitting when you are in the wrong

At least I am humble enough to do so, what is apparant, is you clearly have zero humility

The person coughing might not have flu - obviously.

Didge wrote:

Raggamuffin wrote:

The person coughing might not have flu - obviously.

So you must then agree with me Rags

Raggamuffin wrote:

Didge wrote:


So you must then agree with me Rags

It's kind of obvious isn't it? You catch flu from the influenza virus.

Didge wrote:

Raggamuffin wrote:

It's kind of obvious isn't it? You catch flu from the influenza virus.

Really?

How many have this test to confirm your reasoning?

Opps


Domt you look a fucking idiot now eh babes?

Raggamuffin wrote:

Didge wrote:


Really?

How many have this test to confirm your reasoning?

Opps


Domt you look a fucking idiot now eh babes?

You don't think that people get flu from the influenza virus? Where do they get it from then?

Didge wrote:

Raggamuffin wrote:

You don't think that people get flu from the influenza virus? Where do they get it from then?

Where did I say that?

I simple rubbished your ignorance on this, that you have no ability to diagnosed people

You seriously are the thickest person I have ever come across

You catch flu from the influenza virus.

Raggamuffin wrote:

Didge wrote:


Where did I say that?

I simple rubbished your ignorance on this, that you have no ability to diagnosed people

You seriously are the thickest person I have ever come across

Do you not agree that if someone is not infected with the influenza virus, they can't pass it on to someone else, whether they are coughing or not?

Didge wrote:

Raggamuffin wrote:

Do you not agree that if someone is not infected with the influenza virus, they can't pass it on to someone else, whether they are coughing or not?

Moving goal posts Rags 


ha ha ha

Lets face it, you are as thick as shit


So lets see if you know any knowledge

What is the kind of breathing people mistake people having heart attacks have?

You have 2 minutes to answer

Raggamuffin wrote:

Didge wrote:


Moving goal posts Rags 


ha ha ha

Lets face it, you are as thick as shit


So lets see if you know any knowledge

What is the kind of breathing people mistake people having heart attacks have?

You have 2 minutes to answer

You agree with me then, that someone who is coughing might not have flu, and if they are not infected with the influenza virus, they can't infect someone else with the influenza virus.

Good, I'm glad we sorted that out.

Now as you're getting drunk and abusive, you can go and argue with someone else and leave this discussion to the intelligent people.

Didge wrote:Oh dear, is google not able to help you here Rags?



This is how you show idiots up


You just got schooled Rags and you know whY?

I can easily point out someone who has to look up something on line and proved you did and had no idea what I was talking aout. Which happens to 40% of heart attack victims

Vintage wrote:Well Syl what ever it is. flu, pneumonia of some sort or whatever, I hope you will feel better soon, keep up with the fluids and sleep let your body get on with fighting it off.
I became fed up with the way this thread was going again last night, no point in making an observation.

Raggamuffin wrote:

Didge wrote:Oh dear, is google not able to help you here Rags?



This is how you show idiots up


You just got schooled Rags and you know whY?

I can easily point out someone who has to look up something on line and proved you did and had no idea what I was talking aout. Which happens to 40% of heart attack victims

What are you banging on about now? This is about colds and flu, not heart attacks. I hope you've sobered up now.

Didge wrote:

So you admit you have not got a clue and had to look this up on google

Sorry petal, dont give much time to liars, liars, pants on fire

Syl wrote:Rags was right in what she said, so was I.
Not sure how the conversation got so sidetracked yesterday....hopefully it's all sorted out now.

I still feel like crap btw if anyone is interested.

Vicar of Dibley (vod) wrote:No I won't have a flu jab , my mother won't have one either , every year she has had a flu jab she has been really ill, so the past 2 years she refused and never got sick .

magica wrote:

Vicar of Dibley (vod) wrote:No I won't have a flu jab , my mother won't have one either , every year she has had a flu jab she has been really ill, so the past 2 years she refused and never got sick .

That happened to me Vic, but I've already had the lurgie now, so might have jab,not sure.

Raggamuffin wrote:

magica wrote:

That happened to me Vic, but I've already had the lurgie now, so might have jab,not sure.

Was it flu you had though? I had a cold and then pneumonia on top of that, which was pretty bad, so goodness knows what flu would do.

Syl wrote:I had a bit of a sore arm this year , as did a few other people I know who had the jab, but as far as I know no one felt ill afterwards.
My virus wasn't caused by the jab, I an convinced I caught something a week or so later sitting in a dr's waiting room.
Anyway....it's taken well over a week, but I actually feel bloody great now.

There is nothing like being ill to make you appreciate life to the full once you get better,

Didge wrote:

HoratioTarr wrote:

I won't either.   Last time I had one, I was really ill.   Haven't had flu since.

Then you have either an amasing evolutionary immune system or like Dib story. Its highly unbelievable

Considering you actually had the jab, have you considered, it was because of this, that you have not had bad flu since?

Fred Moletrousers wrote:

HoratioTarr wrote:

I won't either.   Last time I had one, I was really ill.   Haven't had flu since.

I've been having flu jabs for years, firstly because my late wife was asthmatic and later because I'm diabetic. They've never had the slightest bad effect, I'm glad to say.

HoratioTarr wrote:

Fred Moletrousers wrote:

I've been having flu jabs for years, firstly because my late wife was asthmatic and later because I'm diabetic. They've never had the slightest bad effect, I'm glad to say.

Prior to that one jab, I'd had it before with no ill effects.   But that one jab made me really ill, and I did a bit of research and decided I'd try not taking it.  So far, so good.   It's all about personal choice.   It's my choice to try to boost my immune system naturally.   I'm asthmatic so any cold will go to my chest.  It doesn't have to be flu.   I've had viral meningitis too, that was a fucking beast.  The only time in my life I actually wanted to die.  

HoratioTarr wrote:

Didge wrote:


Then you have either an amasing evolutionary immune system or like Dib story. Its highly unbelievable

Considering you actually had the jab, have you considered, it was because of this, that you have not had bad flu since?

No.   If this was the case, then people would only need one flu jab in their lifetime, wouldn't they?

I've upped my exercise, zinc intake, and maintain a healthy gut.   That's what's changed.  I go swimming most days, and since upping the exercise, I've so far not caught a cold for nearly a year.    Before that, I'd get a cold most years but not the flu.   Fingers crossed my immune system is boosted and will stay so.    Colds and flu are transmitted via touch too, so I always use an anti viral spray when I go out and about.  

Vicar of Dibley (vod) wrote:I had quinces when i was 18 , and ever since i get a really bad throat when i get a cold , i hate colds as i know i will suffer

Raggamuffin wrote:

HoratioTarr wrote:

No.   If this was the case, then people would only need one flu jab in their lifetime, wouldn't they?

I've upped my exercise, zinc intake, and maintain a healthy gut.   That's what's changed.  I go swimming most days, and since upping the exercise, I've so far not caught a cold for nearly a year.    Before that, I'd get a cold most years but not the flu.   Fingers crossed my immune system is boosted and will stay so.    Colds and flu are transmitted via touch too, so I always use an anti viral spray when I go out and about.  

The trouble with these sprays is that you'd have to use them all the time. The advice is to wash your hands a lot, but you can't really do that every time you touch a surface or touch something someone else might have touched. Not touching your face might help though.

HoratioTarr wrote:

Vicar of Dibley (vod) wrote:I had quinces when i was 18 , and ever since i get a really bad throat when i get a cold , i hate colds as i know i will suffer

Quinces make lovely jam.  


But you mean quinsy, which is basically an abscess on the tonsils.  I've had  that too.  Very painful and led to me having my tonsils out at 34.  Now, that WAS a  nightmare!

HoratioTarr wrote:

Raggamuffin wrote:

The trouble with these sprays is that you'd have to use them all the time. The advice is to wash your hands a lot, but you can't really do that every time you touch a surface or touch something someone else might have touched. Not touching your face might help though.

I mostly use the anti virus spray before and after going into the supermarket. n t I hate shopping in supermarkets at the best of times  particularly when you've got some selfish twat sneezing and coughing without covering their mouth.

Vintage wrote:Well Syl what ever it is. flu, pneumonia of some sort or whatever, I hope you will feel better soon, keep up with the fluids and sleep let your body get on with fighting it off.
I became fed up with the way this thread was going again last night, no point in making an observation.

Raggamuffin wrote:

HoratioTarr wrote:

I mostly use the anti virus spray before and after going into the supermarket. n t I hate shopping in supermarkets at the best of times  particularly when you've got some selfish twat sneezing and coughing without covering their mouth.

I run away from people who are doing that. Apparently, people are infectious before they even know they have an infection though.