By experiencing the characteristic discomfort of respiratory diseases, we quickly seek information on how to remove the flu. However, it is essential to understand that not everything that circulates in social networks is effective for our healing.
According to specialists, we must differentiate the flu from Other diseases. According to epidemiologist Erwin Calgua, the flu is characterized by symptoms such as General discomfort, headache and body, rhinorrhea, cough, sneezing, feveramong others.
There is a common belief that a flu is a passing disease and that does not require greater care. However, although in principle it does not seem something serious, it is crucial Take the right measures to avoid any complication that compromises your health and puts your life at risk.
According to the internist Stuardo Batres, children are more exposed to viral diseases at this time. However, if an adult can be more serious for him.
As for the treatment of the condition, both Calgua and Batres mention that A frequent mistake is to go to the pharmacist instead of calling the doctorwhich is why many people place an injection that has no effectiveness or that is counterproductive. Discover why it is important to go to the specialist before visiting the pharmacy.
Injections for the flu: Are they really effective?
Calgua mentions that everything depends on the patient’s situation. First of allit is important that it is an injection prescribed by your GP. In this regard, Batres indicates that some patients usually resort to injected vitamin supplements to reduce flu symptoms, although the professional clarifies that they generate a placebo effect and not necessarily fight the condition as such.
As for antibiotics, both Calgua and Batres They agree that this is not advisable to the patient. “The flu are usually caused by viral and non -bacterial agents, so these antibiotics will not produce an improvement in the patient’s symptoms,” says Batres. In this regard, Calgua indicates that when this occurs, the patient is exposed to a microbial resistance that can complicate the condition of the person.
Although in Guatemala no drug should not be sold without a recipe (unless it is free consumption), some patients get this type of antibiotics and usually self -medicate, a measure that can be harmful to their health.
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Recommendations to treat the flu at home
- Keep a thermometer at home To monitor fever. In most cases, acetaminophen is used to treat fever, although it is always recommended to communicate with your doctor before taking any medication.
- Use mask. Use it if you have flu to avoid contagios, it suggests bats
- Watch the symptoms. If the patient has a dry fever, intense throat and pain, go to the doctor.
- Control heart rate and oximetry if you are the elderly patient. Use an oximeter in this case, since rarely the people of this age group present fever, so you have to monitor your condition in this way, CALGUA mentions.
- Do not underestimate the flu. This can lead to other conditions such as pneumonia.
- Avoid dehydration. Keep hydrated with pure water and serum to prevent complications.
- Have special attention with young children. In the case of minor patients from Five years, it is not demonstrated that the cold water bath reduces fever. Nor is it advisable to wrap them too much, since the medical picture could get worse, says Calgua.
- Do not use topical home remedies. In this case, their effectiveness is not proven.
Last but not least, See your doctor. Before making any decision, it is always recommended to go to a specialist to determine whether it is one flu or other condition. In this way, you can receive adequate attention to prevent any serious disease that puts your life at risk.