We still often treat flu as abanal catarrhal disease, we transfer it "on legs", we neglect treatment and a regimen. But the disease is much more serious than it may seem, and it is dangerous, to a greater extent, its consequences - various complications that amaze the "weak spots" of our body and sometimes very serious. Therefore, when the disease (no matter in what form) should be a mandatory course of treatment, observe bed rest and complete rest. Than to treat a flu?
Medications
Numerous drugs from influenza, advertisedon television, such as Coldrex, Teraflu, Antigrippin, Renekod, Fervex, etc., which are issued in the form of effervescent tablets or powders for the manufacture of 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, throat swelling, and temperature. You can take them in complex treatment with other drugs and with compliance with the regime, but not more than three days, and not exceeding the dosage specified in the instructions. Than to treat a flu more effectively?
For effective treatment, which consists,first of all, in the destruction of the virus infection and prevention of its penetration into the cell, doctors prescribe absolutely other drugs, such as Arbidol, Remantadin, Amantadine. Moreover, these drugs can be taken not only for treatment, but also for the prevention of the disease during periods of widespread virus infection, because they not only "kill" the virus, but also increase immunity (in any case, the producers say).
Flu. Treatment and prevention
What other forms of disease control can beuse? This can be a widely advertised vaccination, aimed at creating a specific immunity to various varieties of influenza viruses. Preparations are made for vaccinations from weakened and safe for human strains of viral bacteria, 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 for preventive purposes, in advance. At an elevated temperature, exacerbation of chronic diseases, vaccination should not be done.
A good alternative to vaccination can bedrugs containing or promoting the production of interferons - substances that fight against viruses in the human body. For the treatment and prevention of taking interferon-alpha, influferon, viferon, interferon. These drugs are well tolerated, reduce the possibility of complications and facilitate the course of the disease.
Treatment and prevention of influenza can becarried out and using homeopathic and naturopathic drugs, made on the basis of natural components. Oscilococcinum, aflubin increase immunity, influicide and anaferon - fight against viruses.
To prevent disease useoksolinovuyu ointment. This topical preparation prevents the penetration of the virus into the body. Use ointment should be in the period of epidemics or mass diseases. Several times a day, lubricate the nasal mucosa, because this is the most vulnerable place.
How to treat the flu?The right choice of drugs, timely prevention and adherence, 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. cure sore throat, reduce the temperature, ease the cold, strengthen the body.
Now you know how to treat the flu. Be healthy.