Flu
Influenza, also known as influenza, is an upper respiratory tract infection caused by viruses. Influenza differs from the common cold. The flu often begins suddenly, with one or more of the following symptoms;
Feeling fever or ignited (The person with the flu may not have a high fever every day.)
Cough
Difficult breathing
Runny nose
Body pain, weakness
Headache
Tiredness
Vomiting and diarrhea in some people, often seen in children
Complications Due to Flu
Pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, and ear infections can be seen. Flu can cause chronic health problems.
For example, people with asthma may have an asthma attack at the time of the flu. People with chronic congestive heart failure may develop attacks.
Who are at high risk of developing complications due to influenza?
Many people are at risk when they catch the flu. However, some people have a higher risk:
People over 65
People with chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease
Pregnant women and children up to the age of two
Immune system suppressed ones
6 months to 18 years of age with long-term aspirin use,
Health workers
People working in collective areas
Vaccination of particularly high-risk persons
Hand washing
Staying away from sick people and crowds
Avoid close contact with sick persons.
Resting at home when suffering from a flu-like illness
When you are sick, contact with other people should be limited as much as possible to avoid transmitting the disease.
During sneezing and coughing, the nose and mouth should be covered with tissue paper and the used tissue paper should be thrown into the trash.
Wash hands with soap and water frequently.
Avoid contact with dirty hands on the mouth, nose and eyes, which are ways of transmission.
Surfaces should be cleaned frequently.
Things to do when the flu
Antiviral treatment, initiated early (first 48 hours), prevents flu.
If your symptoms become severe (shortness of breath, chest pain, blurred consciousness, high fever, cough, symptoms appear), consult a physician and use the necessary medication according to the instructions.
Antibiotics flu treatment Therefore do not use antibiotics other than the advice of your physician.
Rest and consume plenty of fluids.
Limit contact with other people as much as possible to avoid transmitting the disease.
When sneezing and coughing, cover the nose and mouth with handkerchiefs and throw the used tissue paper into the waste bin. If there is no tissue, close the inside of the arm and mouth and nose.
Hand washing
Washing your hands frequently will help protect you from illness. Wash your hands with soap and water or clean them with alcohol-containing hand disinfectants. Rub your hands with disinfectant in 15-20 sec with soap and water for 1-1,5 minutes. In the absence of water and soap, alcohol wipes may be used.
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