Influenza is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system — your nose, throat and lungs. Influenza is commonly called the flu.
Symptoms
Initially, the flu may seem like a common cold with a runny nose, sneezing and sore throat. But colds usually develop slowly, whereas the flu tends to come on suddenly. And although a cold can be a nuisance, you usually feel much worse with the flu.
Common signs and symptoms of the flu include:
-Fever over 100.4 F (38 C)
-Aching muscles
-Dry, persistent cough
-Fatigue and weakness
-Nasal congestion
-Sore throat
-Chills and sweats
-Headache
Initially, the flu may seem like a common cold with a runny nose, sneezing and sore throat. But colds usually develop slowly, whereas the flu tends to come on suddenly. And although a cold can be a nuisance, you usually feel much worse with the flu.
Common signs and symptoms of the flu include:
-Fever over 100.4 F (38 C)
-Aching muscles
-Dry, persistent cough
-Fatigue and weakness
-Nasal congestion
-Sore throat
-Chills and sweats
-Headache
For most people, influenza resolves on its own. But sometimes, influenza and its complications can be deadly. People at higher risk of developing flu complications include:
-Young children under age 5, and especially those under 12 months
-Adults older than age 65
-Residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
-Pregnant women and women up to two weeks postpartum
-People with weakened immune systems
-People who have chronic illnesses, such as asthma, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease and diabetes
-People who are very obese, with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher
-Young children under age 5, and especially those under 12 months
-Adults older than age 65
-Residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
-Pregnant women and women up to two weeks postpartum
-People with weakened immune systems
-People who have chronic illnesses, such as asthma, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease and diabetes
-People who are very obese, with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher
Complications
If you're young and healthy, seasonal influenza usually isn't serious. Although you may feel miserable while you have it, the flu usually goes away in a week or two with no lasting effects. But children and adults at high risk may develop complications such as:
-Pneumonia
-Bronchitis
-Asthma flare-ups
-Heart problems
-Ear infections
Pneumonia is the most serious complication. For older adults and people with a chronic illness, pneumonia can be deadly.
Controlling the spread of infection
The influenza vaccine isn't 100 percent effective, so it's also important to take measures such as these to reduce the spread of infection:
-Wash your hands. Thorough and frequent hand-washing is an effective way to prevent many common infections. Or use alcohol-based hand sanitizers if soap and water aren't readily available.
-Contain your coughs and sneezes. Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough. To avoid contaminating your hands, cough or sneeze into a tissue or into the inner crook of your elbow.
-Avoid crowds. The flu spreads easily wherever people congregate — in child care centers, schools, office buildings, auditoriums and public transportation. By avoiding crowds during peak flu season, you reduce your chances of infection. And if you're sick, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever subsides so that you lessen your chance of infecting others.
When to see a doctor
Most people who get the flu can treat themselves at home and often don't need to see a doctor.
If you have flu symptoms and are at risk of complications, see your doctor right away. Taking antiviral drugs may reduce the length of your illness and help prevent more-serious problems.
Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/166606.php
If you're young and healthy, seasonal influenza usually isn't serious. Although you may feel miserable while you have it, the flu usually goes away in a week or two with no lasting effects. But children and adults at high risk may develop complications such as:
-Pneumonia
-Bronchitis
-Asthma flare-ups
-Heart problems
-Ear infections
Pneumonia is the most serious complication. For older adults and people with a chronic illness, pneumonia can be deadly.
Controlling the spread of infection
The influenza vaccine isn't 100 percent effective, so it's also important to take measures such as these to reduce the spread of infection:
-Wash your hands. Thorough and frequent hand-washing is an effective way to prevent many common infections. Or use alcohol-based hand sanitizers if soap and water aren't readily available.
-Contain your coughs and sneezes. Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough. To avoid contaminating your hands, cough or sneeze into a tissue or into the inner crook of your elbow.
-Avoid crowds. The flu spreads easily wherever people congregate — in child care centers, schools, office buildings, auditoriums and public transportation. By avoiding crowds during peak flu season, you reduce your chances of infection. And if you're sick, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever subsides so that you lessen your chance of infecting others.
When to see a doctor
Most people who get the flu can treat themselves at home and often don't need to see a doctor.
If you have flu symptoms and are at risk of complications, see your doctor right away. Taking antiviral drugs may reduce the length of your illness and help prevent more-serious problems.
Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/166606.php
Attention!
Attention!
Who should avoid herbal medicines?
Taking a herbal medicine may not be suitable for:
-People taking other medicines
-People with serious health conditions, such as liver or kidney disease
-People who are going to have surgery
-Pregnant or breastfeeding women
-The elderly
-Children – as with all medicines, herbal medicines should be kept out of the sight and reach of children
Speak to your doctor or pharmacist for advice before trying a herbal medicine if you fall into one of these groups.
Herbal medicines and surgery
It's important to tell your doctor if you take any herbal medicines before undergoing surgery.
This is because:
-Some herbal medicines might interfere with anaesthesia and other medicines used before, during or after procedures
-Some herbal medicines may interfere with blood clotting and blood pressure, which may increase the risk of bleeding during or after surgery
Your doctor may therefore advise you to stop taking any herbal medicines during the weeks leading up to your operation.
HOME REMEDIES FOR FLU (INFLUENZA) IN ADULTS
HOME REMEDIES FOR FLU (INFLUENZA) IN ADULTS
1- St. John's Wort Tea And Oil: St. John's wort has antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. it's a good germ killer. Therefore it is very effective in the treatment of flu (influenza). St. John's wort and bay leaf (daphne) are my favorite natural remedies for flu and colds.
Never use a medical and herbal medicines during treatment.
Ingredients
-1 teapot
-1 cup of water
-Quantity: 2 pieces St.John's Wort bag or 2 tsp of dried St. John's wort
Directions
-Pour a cup of water inside the teapot and boil the water.
-Then place 2 pieces St.John's Wort bag or 2 teaspoons of dried St. John's wort per cup inside your teapot.
-Let your tea steep for about 10 minutes. And then strain.
-Drink a glass of St.John's wort tea, on an empty stomach two times daily.
-If you want you can add honey.
St. John's Wort Oil:
If possible, use homemade St John's Wort oil. For your treatment, 140 mL of St. John's wort oil will suffice.
Directions
-Drink a tablespoon of St. John's wort oil, on an empty stomach two times daily for 8-10 days.
-Do not eat anything for the next 60 minutes.
Do not take St. John’s Wort
-If you are under 18 years.
-If you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
-If your skin is very sensitive to sunlight.
-If you are about to have an operation.
-If you have high blood pressure, absolutely do not use the St. John's wort. First treat your high blood pressure. (Click for treatment of your high blood pressure)
-Those who will apply this prescription absolutely should not use doctor prescription or herbal medicines.Do not take St. John's wort with any drugs. Because St. John’s Wort can reduce the effect of the drugs.
-Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before you buy this medicine to make sure it is suitable for you.
-They should stay away from smoking and alcohol during the treatment.
-Those who will use this prescription should have left antibiotics 3 days ago and cortisone medications 1 month ago.
-If you take St. John's wort in conjunction with other anti-depressants, your serotonin (i.e. brain chemical that anti-depressants target) levels may rise to an unsafe level. Symptoms of serotonin syndrome include tremor, diarrhea, muscle stiffness, decrease in body temperature, death, and extreme confusion.
2- Bay Leaf (Daphne) Tea: Bay leaf tea is one of my favorite home remedies for post-nasal drip. About 1 hour after drinking this tea, the post-nasal drip and nasal discharge stops. Your nasal passages are opened and you breathe more easily. If you drink this tea 1 hour before bedtime, you get a good night's sleep.
Ingredients
-1 Cup of water
-1 teapot
-3 or 4 bay leaves (daphne)
Directions
-Pour 1 cup of water into the teapot and boil the water.
-Place 3 or 4 bay leaves.
-Let your tea steep for 8-10 minutes. Then strain and drink. If you want you can add honey. (2-3 cups per day, morning and evening)
3- Thyme Tea: Thyme is antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiviral, expectorant, and astringent. Thyme is great for respiratory infections and coughs.
Ingredients
-1,5 teaspoon dried thyme or 3 teaspoon fresh per cup of water.
-1 Cup of water
-1 teapot
Directions
-Pour a cup of water inside the teapot and boil the water.
-Then place 1,5 teaspoon dried thyme or 3 teaspoon fresh per cup inside your teapot.
-Let your tea steep for about 10 minutes. And then strain.
-Drink a cup of thyme tea, on an empty stomach two times daily.
4- Sage Tea: Sage is antiseptic, and astringent. Used for sore throats and cough. Also used for sinus congestion. Sage should not be used when pregnant or breast feeding.
Ingredients
-2 tablespoons of fresh or 1 tablespoon of dried sage leaves
-1 cup of hot water
Directions
To make sage tea, pour 1 cup of almost-boiling water over 2 tablespoons of fresh or 1 tablespoon of dried sage leaves. Cover and steep. Gargle with this tea 3-4 times per day.
5- Chamomile tea: Chamomile tea, which has the ability to relieve the pain and fight against infections, can drink before bedtime if you have difficulty in sleeping because of sore throat. (But should be avoided by those with blueberry allergies.)
Ingredients
-1 tablespoons of dry chamomile
-1 Cup of water
-1 teapot
Directions
-Pour a cup of water inside the teapot and boil the water.
-Then place 1 tablespoons of dry chamomile per cup inside your teapot.
-Let your tea steep for about 10 minutes. And then strain.
-Drink a cup of chamomile tea, on an empty stomach two times daily.
6- Peppermint Oil: Peppermint oil, scientifically referred to as Mentha piperita, is a natural expectorant that exhibits anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, which can help treat post-nasal drip and its symptoms.
Ingredients
-5 to 6 drops of peppermint oil
-1 bowl of hot water
Directions
-Add a few drops of peppermint essential oil to a bowl of water.
-Inhale the steam.
-Do this 1 to 2 times a day.
7- Ginger Tea: Ginger contains a component called gingerol that exhibits antibacterial properties. Additionally, ginger is also anti-inflammatory and can act as a decongestant and is hence effective in treating flu and cold.
Ingredients
-1 to 2 inches of fresh ginger
-1 cup of hot water
-Honey (optional)
-1 teapot
Directions
-Pour 1 cup of water into the teapot and boil the water.
-Place 1 to 2 inches of fresh ginger.
-Let your tea steep for 8-10 minutes. Then strain and drink. If you want you can add honey. (2 -3 cups per day)
8- Milk And Turmeric: Turmeric contains curcumin, a substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Curcumin can suppress many molecules known to play major roles in inflammation. Turmeric has a strong antiseptic content. It can provide the death of bacteria that cause excessive mucus production in the respiratory tract.
Ingredients
-2 teaspoon of powdered turmeric
-1 cup of hot milk
-Honey
Directions
-Put a 2 teaspoon of powdered turmeric in a cup of hot milk and mix.
-Add honey.
-You can drink before or after breakfast and before bedtime. (2 cups per day)
9- Chicken soup: Chicken soup is good for soothing both cold and flu symptoms. The hot soup helps break up the congestion associated with both colds and the flu. The salt in the soup and its warmth can soothe a sore throat. A 2000 study claimed to have shown that it also has anti-inflammatory properties, which can relieve congestion too, although this is still uncertain.
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