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==Management== | ==Management== | ||
===Symptomatic Relief=== | |||
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|+ 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> | |||
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| [[Fever]], [[myalgia|Aches, Pains]], [[Paranasal sinus|Sinus]] pressure, [[Sore throat]] | |||
| [[Analgesic]]s | |||
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| Nasal [[congestion]], Sinus pressure | |||
| [[Decongestant]]s | |||
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| Sinus pressure, [[rhinitis|Runny nose]], [[conjunctivitis|Watery eyes]], [[Cough]] | |||
| [[Antihistamine]]s | |||
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| [[Cough]] | |||
| [[Cough suppressant]] | |||
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| [[Sore throat]] | |||
| Local [[anesthetic]]s | |||
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==Do's and Dont's== | ==Do's and Dont's== |
Revision as of 17:59, 22 July 2013
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ogheneochuko Ajari, MB.BS, MS [2]
Definition
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
Management
Symptomatic Relief
Symptom(s) | OTC Medicine |
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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.