INFLUENZA
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Influenza is an illness that can affect people of all ages and is more commonly found in children. It tends to be more severe than the common cold and often spreads during the winter and rainy seasons. The disease is highly contagious, but symptoms usually improve and return to normal within 1–2 weeks.
Treatment focuses on relieving symptoms, along with the use of antiviral medication to help reduce the severity of the illness. If symptoms do not improve within 1–2 days, it is important to see a doctor promptly for proper examination and close medical care.
What is the cause of influenza?
Influenza is a viral respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus. It is significantly more severe than the common cold and can affect people of all ages. Outbreaks most commonly occur during the rainy and winter seasons.
How is influenza transmitted?
It spreads through the air via breathing, coughing, or sneezing, as well as through close contact. Transmission can also occur when hands contaminated with the patient’s saliva or nasal secretions touch the nose or mouth, allowing the virus to enter the body.
Signs and symptoms of influenza
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Symptoms that warrant a visit to the doctor
If you have a high fever above 39–40°C that does not decrease after taking antipyretic medication within 1–2 days, develop a rash, have difficulty drinking or eating, experience severe coughing with phlegm, or notice yellow or green phlegm indicating a secondary bacterial infection, or if symptoms do not improve after the fever subsides—or the fever returns—you should promptly see a doctor for evaluation and diagnosis.