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Influenza normally afflicts people in autumn and winter, which means the time of influenza affliction is just around the corner. Of late, the threat of the flu has doubled with the feared spread of avian bird flu. Both influenza and avian bird flu can be treated through various medications, all of which are prescription medicines.
The flu or influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses which can lead to mild or severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Flu viruses spread through respiratory drops released due to coughing and sneezing. While it mostly from spreads person to person, a person may occasionally pick up the infection by touching something with the virus on it and then touching his/her mouth or nose. |
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Adults are able to spread the infection 1 day before they get the symptoms and up to 7 days after getting sick. So it is very much possible to pass the flu on to someone without being aware that you yourself are sick. Most healthy people manage to recover from flu through medication. But some older people, young children and people with certain health conditions are at high risk for serious complications from it.
Avian bird flu on the other hand is a form of flu that was originally believed to infect birds only, but turned up among humans in Hong Kong in 1997. Avian bird flu can affect humans, but only when they come in close contact with live infected birds and manage to inhale the virus. Avian bird flu is comparatively tough to diagnose on account of the fact that its symptoms are similar to other types of flu - fever, malaise, sore throats and coughs. |
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| Influenza was earlier treated in the age old manner of treating regular cold - by staying at home, keeping the patient warm, feeding him or her hot soup and starting the patient on decongestant and pain relief medication. Special drugs for treatment of influenza have only become available in recent times.
Now, there are several medications available for treatment of influenza in the market. These drugs are all prescription medicines and should only be taken after proper medical consultation. Medication for influenza must be started within 48 hours of the appearance of symptoms.
Influenza medication is now licensed for prescription sale in the UK as well and can be purchased through consultation & prescription from your GP. On account of legal restrictions, the name of the medications can only be mentioned by HealthExpress.co.uk if you opt for our free online medical consultation and one of our doctors has reviewed your details. Please remember that medical consultation on HealthExpress.co.uk is totally free and you are under no obligation to buy any of the prescribed medicines. If you wish to avail of our free online medical consultation, please fill in a consultation form here. |
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