| Flu:
Symptoms and Preventions
Commonly known as flu, influenza is a respiratory
infection caused by a variety of flu viruses. It
speedily spreads around the world. Flu can be dangerous as it is
highly transmittable, it can spread through entire communities.
The flu differs in several ways from the common cold, a respiratory
infection also caused by viruses. For example, people with colds
rarely get fevers or headaches or suffer from the extreme exhaustion
that flu viruses cause.
Common Flu Symptoms
The common indications of Flu includes sudden onset of headache, chills, and feeling generally miserable, pain when you move your eyes, body aches and muscle pain, commonly in the back, arms, or legs. Respiratory symptoms like nasal congestion cough and sore throat. Another familiar symptom of flu is fever; the flu fever rises between 100 and 103 degrees Fahrenheit in adults. Flu Preventions and Treatments
The simplest and the best solution for Flu is the
yearly vaccination, get your self vaccines each fall and rid your
self from the perilous Flu. Antiviral medications
such as Tamiflu, Relenza etc are other measures
that can help protect against the flu. Below are the list things
that will help you protect yourself from against Flu and its symptoms.
Avoid putting your hands near your eyes, nose or mouth, unless you have washed. Most bacteria and germs are spread from a surface to your hands to your face. Few germs are transmitted through the air. Avoid prolonged exposure to persons with colds
Clean environmental surfaces with virus-killing disinfectant frequently. Get enough sleep, drink plenty of fluids, eat a balanced diet, exercise, and avoid stress. Dress appropriately when going outdoors. If chilled from a fever avoid bundling up as this may increase body temperature
Do not take aspirin. Use cough syrups, decongestants,
cough drops or throat lozenges if you have a cold.
Medications available for the Treatment of Flu
Certain anti viral treatments
are also very effectual in the treatment of flu.
Medications such as Tamiflu and Relenza are for adults and children.
Who have an uncomplicated flu infection and who have had symptoms
for no more than 2 days. Both treat influenza type A and type B
infections. Amantadine is an anti-viral drug capable of restraining
the reproduction of viruses in cells. It blocks the actions of viruses
in your body. It is also helpful in the treatment and prevention
of influenza A. Rimantadine (Flumadine) is beneficial for
the prevention or treatment of infections with influenza A virus,
it is also prescribed for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and
parkinson-like symptoms such as stiffness and shaking that may be
caused by the use of certain drugs.
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