BYE BYE FLU WITH HOMOEOPATHY

In these 2 – 3 months, we have seen a rise in flu cases in our city.

The symptoms include:

1. high-grade fever
2. cold
3. cough remains for more than 2- 3 weeks in spite of taking antibiotics and other medications.
4. mild to moderate throat pain.
5. SEVERE BODYPAIN.
6. some have vomiting.
7. dehydration.

In severe cases, breathlessness with low O2 persons who were required to be hospitalised.

The predominant cause is due to Influenza A virus (subtype A(H3N2)), which is a common respiratory pathogen, causing seasonal flu.

Additionally, the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) type A/B is also circulating in the community and causing flu-like illness, which is typically self-limiting. Some of the symptoms are similar to Covid, but all my patients have tested Covid negative.

The rising pollution levels and fluctuations in temperature levels taking a toll on the immune system of children and adults. People should seek medical advice but should not be fear striken. It takes around 3 to 4 weeks for lingering cough.

Age: Usually children of age less than 5 years and also 25 to 50 years.

Treatment :

Since it is virus, role of antibiotics is limited. Its irrational use leads to ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE.

HOMOEOPATHY IS BEST:

Homoeopathic remedies given on the symptoms of the patients with various severity and characteristic helps the best.

Few medicines which are very helpful are Aconite, Bryonia, Ars album, Eupatorium perfolatum, Merc sol, Arum triphyllum. Consult the doctor before taking medicine.

PREVENTION:

1. Avoid cold food and drinks, icecreams.
2. Using masks in crowded places.
3.  Maintain good hand hygiene.