The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. The normal human flu viruses can spread from person to person, and some flu viruses, such as bird flu viruses, can spread between animals and human beings. The flu is more than annoying, for it can lead to flu complications, even death. Once we catch flu, our family members and colleagues may get hit by the flu virus that we carry. Therefore, it is necessary for us to know how to treat the flu, for the sake of the health of us and our family members.
I. Take Autiviral Drugs
We should take proper antiviral drugs when we catch the flu. Oseltamivir and zanamivir are proved to be two effective drugs to cure most of the flu viruses. It is very important for us to take drugs to cure flu in time. Usually, the antiviral drugs work best if they are taken within 48 hours after we get infected with flu virus. We should ask a doctor for advice on taking antiviral drugs of flu, for each drug taken with different dosages a day. What’s more, each drug has its risks and cautions. Take antiviral drugs for our flu, and follow the doctor’s advice.
II. Keep the Flu From Spreading
Since you know that flu is contagious, try to keep it from spreading among your family members and colleagues. When sneezing and coughing, use a handkerchief to cover your nose and mouth. Wash your hands often with antiviral liquids. This can prevent them from spreading, and it can help to prevent you from getting infected with the variants of the flu virus.
III. Have a Good Rest
Have a good rest, and drink enough water. Flu usually causes high fever, particularly when you get infected with the Type A flu virus. The viruses in your body will invade your immune system, and they will destroy some of the cells of your body. You will feel tired, and you will have runny nose, sore throat and headache. Some flu virus can cause stomach discomforts, such as vomiting. To have a good rest is to help your body to recover; to drink enough water is to prevent you from being dehydrated.
IV. Try Chinese Traditional Drugs (CTD)
Chinese medicine for flu works well, if you used to take antiviral drugs rather than CTD. To cure the mild flu, you can use ginger and brown sugar. Use hot water to boil ginger to make a large cup of it. Then, add in two teaspoon brown sugar. This will help you to recover from mild flu. Usually, it works overnight. According to Chinese medicine, you can treat flu with woad root, woad leaf, forsythia fruit, honeysuckle flower,

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