Usually, the flu is described with a name “Influenza” which is a communicable respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. At some times, flu can result in mild to severe illness, or at sometimes it can even result into death. Flu attacks the person suddenly and is different from cold. Most of the cases of Flu have been observed in early spring or during winters. The Influenza A and B are responsible for causing this respiratory illness. Before your flu takes a face of the life-threatening event, make a visit to Best Physician in Gurgaon and get your flu treated at early.

What are the symptoms that increase the chance of flu?

People with flu may observe some or all of these symptoms

• A sore throat
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Fever or feeling feverish/chills
• A cough
• Vomiting and diarrhea
• Muscle or body aches
• Headaches
• Fatigue (tiredness)

Who have at higher risk of getting attacked by Flu?

The following people are at higher risk of Flu:

• Infants
• Elder people
• Pregnant women
• People with chronic ailments such as diabetes, lung disease, chronic cardiovascular disease, and HIV

What are the types of flu?

Type-A flu: The host for this flu virus is wild birds. This virus attacks the person who is suffering from ailments that are associated with this condition and transmits from person to person. Animals are also at higher risk of infection from this virus.

Type-B flu: Only humans are found to suffer from this virus which comes in the form of symptoms like sneezing, coughing, high fever, aching, or sniffing. This type of flu is less harmful than type-A but in some, it has been found to prove dangerous if not treated on time,

Type-C flu: Type-C influenza is mild than other two types of viruses and is not so common.

What complications can occur with flu?

Though flu gets recover within a few days while in some cases, the condition gets worse and result in other severe medical conditions.

• Pneumonia, sinus, ear infection, inflammation of heart, brain or muscles could be the complicated situations which could arise with flu.
• Respiratory failure or kidney failure could also be a worse adverse effect of the flu.
• Flu can also result in a complicated condition like sepsis which is due to triggering the inflammatory response of the body during the flu.
• People who are already suffering from asthma have a higher risk of an asthma attack if coupled with flu.
• Flu may result in worsening the condition in the patient with chronic heart disease.

What are the possible treatments for Flu?

The treatment for flu depends on the condition of the person, some of these could be:

Nasal or sinus decongestion: Decongestants in form of nasal or oral spray are most recommendable in case of nasal decongestion.

A runny nose or watery eyes: Antihistamines are mostly prescribed in this case.

A sore throat: Medications like lozenges and gargles helps in soothing the sore throat for a few days.

Some anti-viral medications are usually recommended in case the flu is at its severe stage: Baloxavir Marboxil (Xofluza), or zanamivir (Relenza) or Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)

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