50's + & Fascinating

H1N1 flu causes unusual damage to lungs - studies

Thu Oct 15, 2:20 pm ET

WASHINGTON Reuters) – The new pandemic H1N1 flu may cause blood clots and other unusual damage in the lungs and doctors need to be on the lookout, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.

Two studies published in the American Journal of Roentgenology show the need to check X-rays and CT scans for unusual features, and also point out swine flu can be tricky to diagnose in some of the sickest patients.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20091015/india_nm/india431943