Flu treatment

An influenza is the viral disease, from which the children, aged people and people with the weakened immune system most often suffer. The influenza is very contagious; that is why there are annual epidemics of this disease. The timely visit to a doctor is the important factor of getting rid of the disease.

Only a doctor can make the correct diagnosis and prescribe effective treatment. A specialist consultation is recommended for any illness.

The symptoms of influenza and SARS are quite similar, although there are certain differences. In particular, influenza is characterized by a sharp deterioration in well-being. Within a few hours, the patient's temperature may rise to 38-40 °C, accompanied by chills, body aches, etc. With SARS, on the contrary, symptoms usually increase over the course of a day or even several days. Many patients initially complain of a sore throat, followed by a runny nose, cough, and other symptoms. At the same time, the temperature may remain normal or rise to 37.5-38 °C.

Regardless of the severity of the symptoms, it is recommended to consult a doctor. Influenza strains change every year, which is why the manifestations of the disease may vary. Without proper treatment, influenza can lead to serious complications.

Many people do not pay proper attention to the first manifestations of influenza, try to come through the disease “on feet” and visit the doctor with delay. However, it is fraught with complications and prolongation of treatment time. You should take care of your health and visit the doctor after the appearance of the first symptoms of influenza. The doctors usually recommend staying in bed, taking antiviral, antipyretic medications and warm drinks.

The vaccination is one more method of fighting against the influenza, which is especially important with frequent contacts with ill persons, weakened immune system and presence of chronic diseases.

In order not to infect the surrounding people, it is important that the ill person and those, who have contact with him, wear gauze facial masks. The vitamin complexes, which contribute to strengthening the immune system, will be useful for both treatment and prevention of the influenza.

The advanced stage or undertreated influenza can cause serious complications, including:

• encephalitis;
• meningitis;
• pneumonia;
• sinusitis;
• bronchitis;
• exacerbation of chronic diseases (for example, asthma or diabetes);
• different bacterial infections.

In Oxford Medical clinic, the treatment is administered without distracting the patient from his daily life in the Day Patient Department.