09/11/2025
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Influenza (commonly called flu) is a viral infection that mainly affects the respiratory tract — the nose, throat, and lungs.
Caused by Influenza viruses — mainly Type A and Type B.
Spread through droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.
🤒 Symptoms
Usually appear 1–4 days after infection:
Sudden high fever
Headache
Body and muscle aches
Fatigue or extreme tiredness
Dry cough
Sore throat
Runny or blocked nose
Chills and sweating
⚠️ Complications
More likely in children, elderly, pregnant women, and people with chronic diseases:
Pneumonia
Bronchitis
Sinus infection
Exacerbation of asthma or heart disease
🧪 Diagnosis
Usually based on symptoms.
Can be confirmed by nasal/throat swab tests (Rapid influenza diagnostic test or RT-PCR).
💊 Conventional Treatment
Rest and fluids
Homoeopathy medicine
🛡️ Prevention
Good hygiene – handwashing, mask use
Avoid close contact with infected people
Boost immunity with good nutrition and rest