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How Is the Flu Diagnosed? - 0 views

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flu diagnosis

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  • the flu is often diagnosed based on a combination of symptoms and a flu test.
  • Common flu symptoms include:
  • Fever Fatigue/exhaustion Cough Body aches Headache
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  • may be prescribed antiviral medications
  • your health care provider may decide that you should be tested for the flu. Usually, this will involve a nasal or throat culture and the test can be run in the office.
  • While these tests are useful, they are not definitive when making a flu diagnosis because false negatives are fairly common
  • If you believe you might have the flu, try to see your health care provider within the first 48 hours of the onset of your symptoms.
  • And if you need treatment with antiviral medications, they are more likely to be effective
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Caring for Someone with the Flu | Flu.gov - 0 views

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caring someone flu gov

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  • Keep others in the home healthy by washing hands and household surfaces frequently.
  • sick person takes all medications as directed.
  • Put the sick person in a separate space
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  • should clean their hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub frequently.
  • Get immediate medical care if the sick person experiences:Difficulty breathing or shortness of breathPurple or blue discoloration of the lipsPain or pressure in the chest or abdomenSudden dizzinessConfusionSevere or persistent vomitingSeizuresFlu-like symptoms that improve but then return with fever and worse cough
  • Keep the sick person away from other people as much as possible,
  • eep the sick person in a room away from common areas of the house.
  • Clean the sick room and bathroom daily with household disinfectant.
  • You and all healthy people in the house should clean their hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub frequently,
  • Avoid being face-to-face with the sick person
  • Maintain good ventilation
  • Follow proper cleaning and disposal procedures
  • Throw the sick person’s tissues and other used disposable items in the trash.
  • Keep surfaces clean (
  • Clean linens, eating utensils, and dishes used by the sick person thoroughly before reusing
  • Wash linens (such as bed sheets and towels) with laundry soap and tumble dry on a hot setting.
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treatment flu gov

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  • Your health care provider may prescribe antiviral medications to make your illness milder and prevent serious complications.
  • Over-the-counter medications may relieve some flu symptoms but will not make you less contagious.
  • Drinking clear fluids
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  • plenty of rest
  • Placing a cool, damp washcloth on your forehead, arms, and legs to reduce discomfort associated with a fever
  • Covering up with a warm blanket to calm chills
  • humidifier in your room to make breathing easier
  • to soothe a sore throat
  • Gargling salt water
  • treat flu symptoms without medication by:
  • Antiviral medications are prescription pills, liquids, or inhalers used to prevent or treat flu viruses.
  • There are four antiviral drugs approved for treating the flu in the United States—oseltamivir (Tamiflu), zanamivir (Relenza), amantadine (Symmetrel), and rimantadine (Flumadine).
  • f you get the flu, antiviral medications can make your illness milder and make you feel better faster. They may also prevent serious complications from the flu. Antiviral medications work best when started within the first two days of getting sick.If you are exposed to the flu, antiviral medication can prevent you from becoming sick. 
  • Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections.
  • They are not effective against viral infections like the flu.
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symptoms flu gov

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  • Flu symptoms include a fever, body aches, tiredness, and cough.
  • A 100oF or higher fever or feeling feverish (not everyone with the flu has a fever)
  • ChillsFatigue
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  • The flu and the common cold have similar symptoms
  • he flu is worse than the common cold.
  • Seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of the following:Difficulty breathing or shortness of breathPurple or blue discoloration of the lipsPain or pressure in the chest or abdomenSudden dizzinessConfusionSevere or persistent vomitingSeizuresFlu-like symptoms that improve but then return with fever and worse cough
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