The onset of cooling during the off-season is a fertile time for infectious and colds.
It is in the
fall months that most cases of SARS and influenza occur. The cause of the disease is viruses and bacteria common in the environment.
As a rule, in such cases, it is recommended to use antiviral drugs: with ARVI, drug complexes are prescribed. Their activity should have a wide range of effects on the causative agents of respiratory diseases. Their circle is diverse. When the flu is mild, treatment can be done at home. In such cases, it is recommended to take alpha-interferon preparations. They have low antiviral activity. The drug is instilled into the nose (five to six times a day) or inhaled. If severe complications occur, you must contact the hospital.
If the disease causes the influenza virus, treatment is carried out with the help of drugs designed to detoxify the body, increase its defenses and eliminate inflammation. In case of a disease caused by type A virus, "Remantadine" is prescribed. This drug should be taken on the first day of the onset of the disease, 3 times after a meal. Viruses A and B cause the flu, in which other drugs are prescribed. Assign Oseltamir.
This medicine is prescribed not only for adults, but also for children who have reached the age of twelve.
Antiviral drugs are also used to improve sputum removal and restore bronchial function. When ARVI is advised carry out inhalation with soda and bronchodilators (ephedrine, solutan, zufillin). The treatment process should take place within fifteen minutes. Repeat it should be twice a day. This method is most effective in the early days of the disease. Adults with severe forms of the disease are prescribed injections with alpha interferon.
The following antiviral drugs are used for acute respiratory viral infections : Arbidol, Amiksin, Immunoflazid. They have a beneficial effect in colds of viral origin. The high efficiency of the drug Oscillococcinum has been proven. It is taken in granules in a single dose twice a day. A significant improvement in well-being after taking this drug is observed already on the second day.
There are immunomodulating
antiviral drugs: with ARVI, Cycloferon is prescribed. It also has anti-inflammatory and antiviral activity. If the flu proceeds without complications, the drug is prescribed to be taken as follows. On the first day you need to drink 4 tablets at once. On the second, fourth and sixth day - 2 tablets. before meals.
Only specialists know everything about the flu. Therefore, do not delay the treatment and rely on your own knowledge of medicines and traditional medicine tips. Perhaps the appearance of complications that will affect the vital functions of the body. Therefore, the recommendation of a doctor and the appointment of drugs to combat the disease are necessary.