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Flu also known as influenza, is a viral infection of the throat, nose, and lungs, which are part of the respiratory system.
In most cases, people with flu get better without taking medications, however, flu can be complicated and deadly, and this can be as a result of an underlying health condition, or during pregnancy. Flu is most common in winter months.
In most cases, the symptoms of flu appears within 2 to 3 days after contacting it.
These symptoms may vary in different people.
Some 7 common symptoms of flu are;
Having these symptoms does not automatically mean you have flu.
Flu is caused by an influenza virus.
People who get flu got it when they breathe in the cough or sneeze of someone who already has it.
Flu can also be contacted if you touch something or an object that has the virus on it surface (probably through the touch from an infected person), then you touch your nose or mouth with your hands.
How should you prevent flu?
The best way to avoid catching flu is to be vaccinated.
Other ways you can prevent flu are;
- By wearing your face mask when leaving your home
- using hand sanitizer often
- staying away from people coughing or sneezing
What should I do if I start having symptoms of flu?
At first, you must be calm. Having a symptom of a certain disease does not automatically mean you've gotten the disease.
Symptoms are merely a sign that something is going on in the body system.
Consult a doctor so as to confirm if the symptoms are tied to flu.
And if it's tested to be flu, there are medications that see to it.
As said earlier, flu on their own goes away without medications, unless it's tied to an underlying health conditions, this may be malaria, diabetes etc.
In conclusion, flu is viral infection caused by influenza virus, however it can goes away without any medication unless it's tied to an underlying health condition.