As before, we often treat the flu as a common cold, transfer it on our feet, neglect treatment and the regimen. But the disease is much more serious than it might seem, and it is dangerous, to a greater extent, by its consequences - various complications that affect the "weak points" of our body and sometimes very serious. Therefore, with the disease (no matter in what form), a mandatory course of treatment should be carried out, bed rest and complete rest. How to treat the flu?
Medication
Numerous flu medications advertised on television, such as Coldrex, Teraflu, Antigrippin, Rinecode, Fervex, etc., available in effervescent tablets or powders for making hot drinks, are not treated but only relieve symptoms. In advertising, in fact, this is said. Indeed, the medicinal substances included in their composition are aimed at alleviating severe symptoms: nasal congestion (which makes breathing difficult), headache, sore throat, and temperature. You can take them in complex treatment with other drugs and subject to the regimen, but not more than three days, and not exceeding the dosage indicated in the instructions. How to treat flu more effectively?
For effective treatment, which consists, first of all, in eliminating a viral infection and preventing its entry into the cell, doctors prescribe completely different drugs, such as Arbidol, Remantadin, Amantadin. Moreover, these drugs can be taken not only for treatment, but also for the prevention of the disease during periods of widespread viral infection, because they not only "kill" the virus, but also increase immunity (in any case, the manufacturers say).
Flu. Treatment and prevention
What other forms of disease control can I use? This may be a widely advertised vaccination aimed at creating specific immunity to various types of influenza viruses. Vaccine preparations are made from strains of viral bacteria weakened and safe for humans, from already killed viruses, or from antigens that help fight the virus. Their introduction into the body contributes to the formation of local and general immunity. Vaccination is carried out with a preventive purpose, in advance. At elevated temperatures, exacerbation of chronic diseases, vaccinations should not be done.
A good alternative to vaccination can be drugs that contain or contribute to the production of interferons - substances that fight viruses in the human body. For treatment and prophylaxis, interferon-alpha, flufferon, viferon, interferon are taken. These drugs are well tolerated, reduce the possibility of complications and facilitate the course of the disease.
Treatment and prevention of influenza can also be carried out using homeopathic and naturopathic preparations made on the basis of natural ingredients. Oscillococcinum, aflubin increase immunity, influenza and Anaferon - fight viruses.
To prevent the disease, oxolin ointment is used. This topical preparation prevents the virus from entering the body. You need to use the ointment during epidemics or mass diseases. Lubricate the nasal mucosa several times a day, because this is the most vulnerable spot.
How to treat the flu? The right choice of drugs, timely prevention and compliance with the regime, a healthy lifestyle and a normal diet will help to cope with the disease and avoid possible complications. You can treat the flu and folk remedies. Onions, garlic, cranberries and lingonberries, honey, etc. heal a sore throat, lower the temperature, relieve a runny nose, strengthen the body.
Now you know how to treat the flu. Be healthy.