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nfluenza, commonly called is an illness caused by RNA viruses that infect the respiratory tract of many animals, birds, and humans, and cause respiratory problems. Flu is caused by the influenza virus. A virus is a microorganism, which means it is so small that you can see it without a electron microscope. It lasts from three to five days and can different secondary problems. It usually causes aching muscles and joints, headaches, cough and fever. Flu can be convert in to pneumonia after huge damage and other Complication such as brain and nerve but these are Occasionally. Being a viral infection it can not be cure with the help of antibiotics, but only the antiviral reduce the intensity and period of infection. The antivirals are recommended when the infection is very sever, with the treatment of antiviral there should be bed rest, and more intake of water, and vaccination is compulsory for elder people, and those who are suffering with heart and pulmonary diseases.
Influenza, is communicable ailment and the causative agent is influenza type A or B viruses. It breakout in cold season and starts of spring, usually it affects upper and lower respiratory passage. Common cold and flu are both communicable viral diseases and both have about same signs and symptoms. Cold is slightly less worse than the flu because flu badly affect the body of victim. There are some common symptoms in both cold and flu just as coughing, head pain and chest problems. However, in flu high temperature is recorded while general weakness and fatigue is reported. The treatment of flu is difficult because it is viral disease and it has hundreds of different types of virus involved in this and every year new strains of virus appears. Antibiotic are not a solution of viral infections and only anti viral drugs used for this purpose. Antibiotics are used only for other complications which are caused by this viral infection. However, viral infection is a cycle that complete itself in due time and after this its symptoms and complication reduced.
Flu virus is easily transfer from one person to other through sneezing, coughing and direct body contact. Usually it transmit one another because of close contact and gatherings like from classroom and office due to close contact. Flu rapidly spread because of inhaled air that contains flu virus and similarly via sharing eatable drinks. Body contact just as hands are the main way to shift flu virus to others, if it attacks, then, it completes its cycle in four to five days. Flu commonly affects those individuals who have weak immune system or they do not care about hygiene. It is an easy way to protect yourself from this ailment by using masks and avoid close gathering. Vitamin C and other energy drinks are vital from flu protection. Chicken soup is also very important in flu and it is an anti-inflammatory and have healing effect, similarly garlic is good for this because it has antimicrobial and immune-stimulating agents. Fresh fruits and vegetables are good for health and it trigger the body immune system which fight naturally virus and bacteria.
Home remedies for the cold and flu
1. To protect yourself from other complication blow your nose gently and just press one nostril with your finger and blow gently and then press other nostril and blow it, after this wash your hand properly after nose blowing.
2. Liquid intake is important especially hot drink that hydrate body and open nasal congestion, hydration is necessary because in flu a lot of water goes out from body and it needs water or any other liquid to fulfill hydration.
3. Place pillow under your head during flu is such a way that it facilitate drainage and do block the nasal air way or track.
4. Rest is a good remedy in flu and cold and it trigger the immune system, so take a rest on your bed and cover your body with blanket or quilt.
5. Fresh citrus fruits which contains vitamin C, which is good for reliving flu signs and symptoms. Other liquids just as water, tea or hot soups are helpful in flu and cold conditions.
6. Protect your body from cold in winter and early spring with blanket or quilt. Try to take drinks and diet according to season and atmosphere.
2. Liquid intake is important especially hot drink that hydrate body and open nasal congestion, hydration is necessary because in flu a lot of water goes out from body and it needs water or any other liquid to fulfill hydration.
3. Place pillow under your head during flu is such a way that it facilitate drainage and do block the nasal air way or track.
4. Rest is a good remedy in flu and cold and it trigger the immune system, so take a rest on your bed and cover your body with blanket or quilt.
5. Fresh citrus fruits which contains vitamin C, which is good for reliving flu signs and symptoms. Other liquids just as water, tea or hot soups are helpful in flu and cold conditions.
6. Protect your body from cold in winter and early spring with blanket or quilt. Try to take drinks and diet according to season and atmosphere.
Symptoms cold and flu
1. Sever or light headache.
2. Fever which is sometime high
3. Muscles and joints aching.
4. Chest pains and congestion.
5. Lack of appetite.
6. Fatigue and general weakness.
7. A runny nose with sore throat.
8. Dry cough.
9. Restless sleep.
10. Chills and shivering.
2. Fever which is sometime high
3. Muscles and joints aching.
4. Chest pains and congestion.
5. Lack of appetite.
6. Fatigue and general weakness.
7. A runny nose with sore throat.
8. Dry cough.
9. Restless sleep.
10. Chills and shivering.
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