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==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
===Common Causes=== | ===Common Causes=== | ||
*[[Influenza A]] | *[[Influenza A]] | ||
*[[Influenza B]] | *[[Influenza B]] | ||
==Complete Diagnostic Approach=== | |||
==Management== | ==Management== | ||
===Symptomatic Relief=== | ===Symptomatic Relief=== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|+ OTC medicines provide relief for 'flu symptoms<ref>{{cite web | title = Cold and Flu Guidelines: Influenza | publisher = [[American Lung Association]] | url = http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=35868 | accessdate = 2007-09-16}}</ref> | |+OTC medicines provide relief for 'flu symptoms<ref>{{cite web | title = Cold and Flu Guidelines: Influenza | publisher = [[American Lung Association]] | url = http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=35868 | accessdate = 2007-09-16}}</ref> | ||
! Symptom(s) | !Symptom(s) | ||
! OTC Medicine | !OTC Medicine | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Fever]], [[myalgia|Aches, Pains]], [[Paranasal sinus|Sinus]] pressure, [[Sore throat]] | |[[Fever]], [[myalgia|Aches, Pains]], [[Paranasal sinus|Sinus]] pressure, [[Sore throat]] | ||
| [[Analgesic]]s | |[[Analgesic]]s | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Nasal [[congestion]], Sinus pressure | |Nasal [[congestion]], Sinus pressure | ||
| [[Decongestant]]s | |[[Decongestant]]s | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Sinus pressure, [[rhinitis|Runny nose]], [[conjunctivitis|Watery eyes]], [[Cough]] | |Sinus pressure, [[rhinitis|Runny nose]], [[conjunctivitis|Watery eyes]], [[Cough]] | ||
| [[Antihistamine]]s | |[[Antihistamine]]s | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Cough]] | |[[Cough]] | ||
| [[Cough suppressant]] | |[[Cough suppressant]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Sore throat]] | |[[Sore throat]] | ||
| Local [[anesthetic]]s | |Local [[anesthetic]]s | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Do's and Dont's== | ==Do's and Dont's== | ||
* Children and teenagers with flu symptoms (particularly fever) should avoid taking [[aspirin]] as taking aspirin in the presence of influenza infection (especially [[Influenzavirus B]]) can lead to [[Reye's syndrome]], a rare but potentially fatal disease of the [[liver]].<ref>{{cite news | last = Molotsky | first = Irvin | title = Consumer Saturday - Warning on Flu and Aspirin | publisher = New York Times | date = 1986-02-15 | url = http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?sec=health&res=9A0DEFD7133BF936A25751C0A960948260 | accessdate = 2007-05-25}}</ref> | |||
*Children and teenagers with flu symptoms (particularly fever) should avoid taking [[aspirin]] as taking aspirin in the presence of influenza infection (especially [[Influenzavirus B]]) can lead to [[Reye's syndrome]], a rare but potentially fatal disease of the [[liver]].<ref>{{cite news | last = Molotsky | first = Irvin | title = Consumer Saturday - Warning on Flu and Aspirin | publisher = New York Times | date = 1986-02-15 | url = http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?sec=health&res=9A0DEFD7133BF936A25751C0A960948260 | accessdate = 2007-05-25}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
[[Category:Resident survival guide]] | [[Category:Resident survival guide]] |
Revision as of 17:34, 27 August 2020
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ogheneochuko Ajari, MB.BS, MS [2]
Overview
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by the RNA virus called the influenza viruses A and B.
Causes
Common Causes
Complete Diagnostic Approach=
Management
Symptomatic Relief
Symptom(s) | OTC Medicine |
---|---|
Fever, Aches, Pains, Sinus pressure, Sore throat | Analgesics |
Nasal congestion, Sinus pressure | Decongestants |
Sinus pressure, Runny nose, Watery eyes, Cough | Antihistamines |
Cough | Cough suppressant |
Sore throat | Local anesthetics |
Do's and Dont's
- Children and teenagers with flu symptoms (particularly fever) should avoid taking aspirin as taking aspirin in the presence of influenza infection (especially Influenzavirus B) can lead to Reye's syndrome, a rare but potentially fatal disease of the liver.[2]
References
- ↑ "Cold and Flu Guidelines: Influenza". American Lung Association. Retrieved 2007-09-16.
- ↑ Molotsky, Irvin (1986-02-15). "Consumer Saturday - Warning on Flu and Aspirin". New York Times. Retrieved 2007-05-25.