How dangerous are spring influenza and its treatment?
The majority of people with the flu in india experience a painful, rasping cough that lasts for days or even weeks. According to experts, the increase in cases is due to poor immunity and the relative unpopularity of annual flu shots in the nation.
Symptoms:
Fever
sore throat
Cough
Runny nose and sneezing
Tiredness
Muscle and body aches
What is the treatment for spring influenza?
According to the indian Medical Association (IMA), its symptoms are usually seen in people in the age group of 15 years to 50 years. lung infection is also seen in some people along with fever. Some health experts say that people are falling prey to disease due to pollution. The IMA has advised doctors to treat only on the basis of symptoms. Experts have said that there is no need to give antibiotics.
IMA has said that doctors are advising people to take antibiotics like Althrocin and amoxiclav. When they start getting better, they stop the treatment.
IMA has said that whenever there is a real need for antibiotics, then it will not work. The Medical Union has advised everyone to avoid crowded places, keep their hands clean, cleanliness and vaccination against the flu.
What is the advice to the elderly and women?
Doctors at Primus Hospital, Chanakyapuri said that asthma patients and people with severe lung infections are having difficulty in breathing. The elderly, children and pregnant women are most at risk of getting infected. Doctors say that patients with chronic diseases like asthma need to be more cautious than this. It can aggravate severe respiratory problems and asthma attacks.
