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Influenza or flu is a contagious respiratory infection that affects the lungs, throat, nose and occasionally, the ears. It usually does not require treatment but Paracetamol can provide relief from most of the symptoms. Rarely, influenza can lead to severe complications like pneumonia, sinus problems and asthma.Annual vaccinations can prevent these complications even if you do get a mild flu.
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The influenza virus is air borne and can be spread through coughing, sneezing, skin to sk...more
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The influenza virus is air borne and can be spread through coughing, sneezing, skin to sk...more
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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Influenza or flu is a contagious respiratory infection that affects the lungs, throat, nose and occasionally, the ears. It usually does not require treatment but Paracetamol can provide relief from most of the symptoms. Rarely, influenza can lead to severe complications like pneumonia, sinus problems and asthma.Annual vaccinations can prevent these complications even if you do get a mild flu.
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The influenza virus is air borne and can be spread through coughing, sneezing, skin to sk...more
Causes
The influenza virus is air borne and can be spread through coughing, sneezing, skin to sk...more
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Influenza and its homoeopathic therapeutics
influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by an influenza virus.
symptoms can be mild to severe.
the most common symptoms include: high fever, runny nose, sore throat, muscle and joint pain, headache, coughing, and feeling tired.
these symptoms typically begin two days after exposure to the virus and most last less than a week.
the cough, however, may last for more than t...more
influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by an influenza virus.
symptoms can be mild to severe.
the most common symptoms include: high fever, runny nose, sore throat, muscle and joint pain, headache, coughing, and feeling tired.
these symptoms typically begin two days after exposure to the virus and most last less than a week.
the cough, however, may last for more than t...more
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AIDs is the Synonym of Acquired Immuno deficiency syndrome. It is a sexually transmitted disease and is caused by HIV virus. The virus cause HIV infection which affects immune system and causes fatal infection. HIV infection progresses into AIDs after many years (1-2 decade) if the patient is not treated
1. Contact with infected blood like blood handling, Transfusion of HIV infected blood/blood products/Hemo dialysis, organ/ organ tansplantation
2. Through semen (Cum, Preseminal fluid (p...more
1. Contact with infected blood like blood handling, Transfusion of HIV infected blood/blood products/Hemo dialysis, organ/ organ tansplantation
2. Through semen (Cum, Preseminal fluid (p...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Influenza or flu is a contagious respiratory infection that affects the lungs, throat, nose and occasionally, the ears. It usually does not require treatment but Paracetamol can provide relief from most of the symptoms. Rarely, influenza can lead to severe complications like pneumonia, sinus problems and asthma.Annual vaccinations can prevent these complications even if you do get a mild flu.
Causes
The influenza virus is air borne and can be spread through coughing, sneezing, skin to sk...more
Causes
The influenza virus is air borne and can be spread through coughing, sneezing, skin to sk...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Influenza or seasonal flu is basically a viral infection. It is different from common flu that accounts for many conditions that occur due to changing weather. These conditions include cold, stomach problems and fever. Influenza or flu comes with a variety of symptoms and is primarily caused by a virus due to lack of precautions taken as far as food and outings go, during the changing seasons. Let us find out more about the symptoms and treatment.
Symptoms: The main symptoms of this con...more
Symptoms: The main symptoms of this con...more
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What is influenza?
Influenza is a virus which causes cough or sore throat accompanied by a fever. This virus is spread from person-to-person through saliva and mucus droplets often formed when coughing or sneezing. These droplets can also contaminate surfaces frequently touched, such as doorknobs, doors, and countertops. Sharing items like mobile and laptops can also spread the virus.
Types:
Three types of flu viruses exist
-Influenza 1
-Influenza 2
-Influenza 3
Types...more
Influenza is a virus which causes cough or sore throat accompanied by a fever. This virus is spread from person-to-person through saliva and mucus droplets often formed when coughing or sneezing. These droplets can also contaminate surfaces frequently touched, such as doorknobs, doors, and countertops. Sharing items like mobile and laptops can also spread the virus.
Types:
Three types of flu viruses exist
-Influenza 1
-Influenza 2
-Influenza 3
Types...more
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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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What is influenza?
Influenza is a virus which causes cough or sore throat accompanied by a fever. This virus is spread from person-to-person through saliva and mucus droplets often formed when coughing or sneezing. These droplets can also contaminate surfaces frequently touched, such as doorknobs, doors, and countertops. Sharing items like mobile and laptops can also spread the virus.
Types:
Three types of flu viruses exist
-Influenza 1
-Influenza 2
-Influenza 3
Types...more
Influenza is a virus which causes cough or sore throat accompanied by a fever. This virus is spread from person-to-person through saliva and mucus droplets often formed when coughing or sneezing. These droplets can also contaminate surfaces frequently touched, such as doorknobs, doors, and countertops. Sharing items like mobile and laptops can also spread the virus.
Types:
Three types of flu viruses exist
-Influenza 1
-Influenza 2
-Influenza 3
Types...more
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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Seasonal influenza is a disease that can be potentially fatal if it is not treated on time. This is an infection-based ailment that can affect people differently in different seasons. Let us find out more about the symptoms, treatment and vaccination for this viral infection.
Symptoms: Those suffering from this sickness will usually experience rapidly rising temperature and fever along with chills and body ache. It will also cause a cough and sore throat which will hurt even while eatin...more
Symptoms: Those suffering from this sickness will usually experience rapidly rising temperature and fever along with chills and body ache. It will also cause a cough and sore throat which will hurt even while eatin...more
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