[ lifestyle] Influenza and its symptoms

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Influenza is an infection of the lungs as a result of infection with a virus, and it is an infectious disease, as it is transmitted through droplets from coughing and sneezing, or as a result of using the tools of an infected person, and it results from infection with the causative virus, such as A, B, and C viruses, which leads the body to The formation of antibodies, and thus providing the patient with partial protection, and in this article we will introduce you to the flu and its symptoms.

 

Flu symptoms 

Suffering from muscle pain. fever. Cough. Headache. General fatigue, fatigue. Sore throat. Dryness of the nose and throat. High temperature. Dizziness Sore throat. Nausea and vomiting. Runny nose. diarrhea. Loss of appetite, and thus weight loss.

 

Duration and severity of influenza symptoms

 

These symptoms last for a period of two to seven days, then the symptoms and the state of fatigue begin to disappear, but they may be dangerous for some people, namely: the elderly, residents of chronic care hospitals for long periods, and those suffering from lung, kidney, heart, and diabetes , Immune diseases, children, newborns, and pregnant women.

Flu treatment and prevention

Treating symptoms, such as fever, with appropriate medication. Regular hand washing with soap and water. Get the flu shot every year. Cover the nose and mouth with a tissue when sneezing or coughing. Get enough rest. Drink enough fluids, to prevent dehydration, equivalent to eight cups a day. Take a warm bath. Take some painkillers. Refrain from smoking, and avoid secondhand smoke. Avoid sharing personal items with infected people. Maintain personal hygiene. Stick to a healthy diet that is rich in vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates, and more

 

 Natural recipes for treating influenza

 

Honey :

put two teaspoons of honey in a cup of water, then drink it several times a day, and it is possible to add several drops of lemon juice.

 

Lemon:

 Squeeze an amount of lemon in a cup of warm water, and drink it twice a day, and it is possible to boil a cup of water, add two teaspoons of honey and the juice of a lemon, and then eat it twice a day.