Flu Immune 500

What are symptoms of the flu?

Let’s differential between a cold and the flu.

WHAT IS A COLD?

A cold is caused by a viral infection and usually lasts for a few days to one week.

IS THERE A CURE FOR THE COMMON COLD?

There is no cure for the common cold. Antibiotics are ineffective against viruses, and therefore useless in treating colds.

WHAT IS INFLUENZA (FLU)?

Influenza, or “the flu,” infects the respiratory tract (nose, throat, lungs). It is a respiratory illness. After exposure, if you are going to become ill, you will usually feel symptoms one to four days later. You are contagious to others before your symptoms start and for three to four days after your symptoms appear.

WHAT ARE THE COMMON SYMPTOMS OF THE FLU?

The symptoms usually come on quickly. You might experience some combination of the following:

1. Headache

2. Fatigue

3. Chills

4. Dry cough

5. Aches and pains

6. Runny or Stuffy nose

7. Sore throat

8. Fever

9. Fevers last for two to three days and rarely effect the stomach, except in children.

WHAT CAUSES THE FLU?

National Institute of Health spends $25 million a year on flu research, yet no cause has been found.

DOES A VIRUS CAUSE THE FLU?

Having the flu means being infected by a flu virus. But coming in contact with the virus doesn’t mean you will come down with the flu. Viruses are around us all the time. When our systems are weak and run down, our immunity is weakened, and those are the times we come down with the flu.

WHAT CAN I DO TO PREVENT THE FLU?

Good food, clean living, rest and exercise are the basic ingredients to prevent the flu.

There are certain nutrients that have been shown to help enhance the immune system, such as Echinacea, and vitamins C, E, and beta-carotene.

WHEN DOES A PERSON NEED TO CONTACT A DOCTOR?

If a person experiences symptoms of respiratory distress (rapid breathing, gasping, wheezing, nasal flaring) or if they become pale or have a blue skin color, or if they develop high fever or experience unusual lethargy and weakness or dizziness, go to an emergency room or consult a physician promptly.