Ukrinform asked doctor Yevgeny Dubrovsky about modern views and effective methods of overcoming the flu
Influenza is considered the most severe of all respiratory diseases. The sudden onset, severe intoxication and frequency of complications distinguish it from other acute respiratory viral infections. But you need to know that a person does not suffers from the flu every year and its course can be made easier if you do not panic and do not make mistakes in treatment.
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High temperature – This is a normal reaction to the flu. Don't be afraid of her.
But if she rose to 40-41 ndash; antipyretic drugs are needed. However, know that in such situations, treatment is not directed against the virus, but we try to suppress the inadequate hyperreaction of the immune system.
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Aspirin is contraindicated for influenza.
Aspirin should not reduce the temperature. Since the flu affects vascular permeability and increases the risk of hemorrhage, thin the blood. dangerous. If you regularly take medications that contain aspirin, – consult your doctor.
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Traditional advice: drink a lot, take vitamins and if you are a person at risk, take antiviral drugs.
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Antiviral drugs are most effective when taken within the first 48 hours.
Antiviral drugs are effective for influenza – oseltamivir and zanamivir. They are usually used for risk groups, as well as for severe cases.
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Let your body fight the virus on its own.
It is better not to lower the temperature immediately, but at least give the body a couple of hours to “fight” on its own. And at night you can lower the fever a little to get some sleep. An important point – no need to lower the temperature to 36.6,but only 1-1.5 degrees less.
Don't forget: temperature – This is a protective reaction of the body, the virus is bad for it.
- The temperature is best reduced by heat transfer.
Therefore, there is no need to wrap yourself in a blanket. You can wipe your head with cold water, undress so that the body gives off heat.
- You can take antispasmodics, to effectively reduce the temperature.
Antispasmodic drugs expand the periphery – in particular, small vessels on the skin of the extremities. This will promote better heat transfer, and the patient will not burn as much. strong>Be very careful with antibiotics.
Antibiotics are not indicated for viral diseases. They do not improve the situation in any way and put additional strain on the body.
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Be sure to consult a doctor when the illness progresses atypically.
If any additional symptoms appear – convulsions, loss of consciousness, some kind of rash (because the flu can be confused, for example, with measles), or when a person does not recover for a long time (doctors estimate recovery up to about 5 days), be sure to consult a doctor!
Lyubov Baziv. Kiev
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