Flu Virus Impacts the Entire Airway

For the truly geeky, here is what I think is an interesting article showing how the virus works within the body.  Why I am now an uber-geek on this topic, is that I got sick with what I can only imagine was H1N1 about a month ago.  Totally respiratory focused - bad bad stuff!  I caught it after a flight where the guy behind me was hacking the whole flight (please note, drinking wine while someone around you is hacking and wheezing does NOT ward off the virus.  I tried!).  Anywho, basically one month later I am still sick with a nasty cough and lung problems, even though I am fine otherwise.  This article made me go "hummm...". 
I sure hope none of you get this - ick!  Anyway, the article is also attached.  Happy reading - going to drink some more cough syrup! 
http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/NIAID/Templates/Specialized/PreseedableLeftRightNav.aspx?NRMODE=Published&NRNODEGUID=%7b16679CE5-741A-4D54-B302-DF018B0662F6%7d&NRORIGINALURL=%2fnews%2fnewsreleases%2f2009%2fFluAutopsy%2ehtm&NRCACHEHINT=Guest#
 
 

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