It is important for people who have chronic health conditions, women who are pregnant, and people with other high risk factors to pay special attention to warning signs to signal when to seek care or receive medical treatment for a respiratory illness like influenza.
In children, signs that need urgent medical attention include:
The above are warning signs physicians think about all the time with respiratory infections. They are good things for parents to have in mind with influenza.
In adults, signs that need urgent medical attention include:
The treatment is unknown.
Swine flu is, like all strains of influenza and the common cold, viral. The main treatment for swine flu is the antiviral drug Tamiflu.
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An expert on influenza is called a virologist or an infectious disease specialist. These individuals study the virus, its transmission, and develop strategies for prevention and treatment.
Influenza, or the flu, was not cured in medieval times as the concept of viruses and their treatment did not exist. People relied on traditional remedies such as herbal medicines, poultices, and rest to alleviate symptoms. These remedies were not specific to influenza, but rather aimed at providing general relief from symptoms. The understanding and treatment of influenza have significantly advanced since medieval times.
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Few risks are associated with supervised vitamin treatment
Influenza is caused by a virus. There is no treatment to cure it one can only keep warm, drink plenty of fluids and rest in bed. Analgesics can help with some of the symptoms.
No. Consult with a doctor for proper treatment.
Rest, plenty of fluids, chicken soup, possibly a pain reliever.