How it affects the body
The flu is a disease that is inextricably linked to an attack on our respiratory system. There are three types of influenza viruses, A, B and C. The A and B viruses are the main causes of influenza in humans. Cases of influenza caused by C viruses are rare.
Influenza viruses attack the upper and/or lower part of our respiratory system (nose, pharynx, larynx, bronchi). The flu is spread from one person to another when we cough or sneeze. In any case, the virus is airborne and transmitted through small invisible droplets.
These strains can also be spread through hands, when someone touches contaminated objects and surfaces and then touches their eyes, nose or mouth. Most often the flu is accompanied by fever and cough.
Influenza: Diagnosis and Treatment
Factors such as cold weather and the crowding of many people in closed spaces increase the possibility of transmission. Adults are likely to transmit the disease one day before they develop symptoms and even 5 to 7 days from the day they develop them.
So after the diagnosis has been made, that it is the flu, the person often suffers from symptoms such as fever, cough with phlegm and the sore throat. These are the most common flu symptoms.
In such a case, the first thing we can do is to visit our neighborhood pharmacy. There are different expectorants and syrups that can help relieve cough symptoms and effectively reduce a dry and persistent cough as well as a cough with phlegm.
Cough syrups contain natural products and herbs are relatively affordable and are a good solution to our problem. Consume the cough syrup according to the dosage indicated on the package or according to the instructions of your doctor or pharmacist. In the event that the cough persists or is accompanied by other symptoms such as fever, it would be advisable to visit your doctor.
Guide to the Cold Season of the year
In any case, there is no need to stress. There are ways to relieve the sore throat that follows the flu and cough with phlegm. The tea, a thyme or chamomile tea. You can add some lemon and a teaspoon of honey. Honey softens the throat and relieves cough and lemon works against bacteria. To mention here ginger tea relieves inflammation in the throat. Ginger is included in many medicines and cough syrups. Its anti-inflammatory properties work as a cleanser for our respiratory system. They help alleviate a severe cough.
Also worth mentioning are mountain tea, dictamom, linden and thyme. All of these have demulcent properties and are used to relieve dry coughs and sore throats.
It is also very important to avoid smoking, since it burdens our health in general and creates a cough. In other words, smoking is harmful to health since it reduces the function in the airways, and thus burdens our quality of life.
After a while of smoking the smoker will develop a cough. The body uses this way to get rid of the toxins you inhale when you smoke. Generally avoid smoking.
Throat lozenges and lozenges are also another nice and tasty option that provides relief to our irritated throats from the discomfort of coughing. We can find a wide variety in the market. This is a fairly easy and economical solution.
Finally, we should dress well and protect ourselves from the cold. Also, during the flu months, we must ventilate our personal and professional spaces well. Prevention is always the smartest solution. The ways we have mentioned can help to deal with and effectively treat the flu. But if the symptoms persist, you will need to see your doctor.
The Ministry of Health and the National Medicines Agency recommend: READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE CAREFULLY – CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST.
