Flu Virus
The flu is a common viral infection that can be deadly. The flu attacks the lungs, nose, and throat. The ones that are at high risk are young children under 5, and especially those under 2. Adults older than 65. Pregnant women and up to 2 weeks postpartum. Residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. And those with chronic disease or weak immune systems are at high risk. Most flu outbreaks happen in late fall and winter. Symptoms may not start for a few days and you could pass the flu to someone before you even know you have it.
December 24-30,2017 influenza activity increased sharply in the United States. In Columbus, Ohio a 4 year old boy from Montgomery County has become Ohio’s first pediatric flu death of the …show more content…
Type A and B viruses cause the large seasonal outbreaks. Type C causes the milder respiratory symptoms. The flu vaccine can help protect you from types A and B, there is no immunization for type C virus. Type B viruses only affect people. Flu viruses travel through the air in droplets when someone with the infection coughs, sneezes or talks. You can inhale the dropets directly, or you can also pick them up from germs from an object and then transfer them to your eyes, nose or mouth. Some of the risk factors to the flu are age, living or working conditions, weakened immune system, chronic illnesses, pregnancy and …show more content…
If your symptoms include nasal congestion then you may get an over-the-counter decongestant nasal spray. Decongestants come in oral or nasal spray forms. Decongestants are used to reduce swelling in the nasal passageways. However, nasal spray decongestants should not be used for more than a few days because if they are used to long and then stopped they can cause rebound symptoms. If you have a runny nose, post nasal drip, or itchy, watery eyes, then an antihistamine may be helpful for your flu symptoms. Antihistamines block the effect of “histamine” and help relieve such annoying symptoms as sneezing, itching, and nasal
The flu is a common viral infection that can be deadly. The flu attacks the lungs, nose, and throat. The ones that are at high risk are young children under 5, and especially those under 2. Adults older than 65. Pregnant women and up to 2 weeks postpartum. Residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. And those with chronic disease or weak immune systems are at high risk. Most flu outbreaks happen in late fall and winter. Symptoms may not start for a few days and you could pass the flu to someone before you even know you have it.
December 24-30,2017 influenza activity increased sharply in the United States. In Columbus, Ohio a 4 year old boy from Montgomery County has become Ohio’s first pediatric flu death of the …show more content…
Type A and B viruses cause the large seasonal outbreaks. Type C causes the milder respiratory symptoms. The flu vaccine can help protect you from types A and B, there is no immunization for type C virus. Type B viruses only affect people. Flu viruses travel through the air in droplets when someone with the infection coughs, sneezes or talks. You can inhale the dropets directly, or you can also pick them up from germs from an object and then transfer them to your eyes, nose or mouth. Some of the risk factors to the flu are age, living or working conditions, weakened immune system, chronic illnesses, pregnancy and …show more content…
If your symptoms include nasal congestion then you may get an over-the-counter decongestant nasal spray. Decongestants come in oral or nasal spray forms. Decongestants are used to reduce swelling in the nasal passageways. However, nasal spray decongestants should not be used for more than a few days because if they are used to long and then stopped they can cause rebound symptoms. If you have a runny nose, post nasal drip, or itchy, watery eyes, then an antihistamine may be helpful for your flu symptoms. Antihistamines block the effect of “histamine” and help relieve such annoying symptoms as sneezing, itching, and nasal