
07/01/2025
AWARENESS ON HEALTH by Dr. Mamata Mohanty (President, Mamata Charitable Trust International, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India)
Influenza: (Viral infection & affects nose, throat & lungs)
Cause:
Influenza virus can be transmitted by an infected person to a healthy person in droplets while coughing, sneezing or talking.
Symptoms:
• Running nose
• Nasal congestion
• Cough
• Sneezing
• Fever
• Chills
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Sore throat
• Shortness of breath
Symptoms are manifested after 1-4 days of influenza virus infection.
Symptoms last for 5-7 days.
Treatment:
• Throat lozenge
• Nasal decongestant
• Anti-cough syrup/tablet
• Antipyretic drug (e.g: Paracetamol)
Advice:
• Intake more amount of fluids
• Take more rest
Prevention:
An annual vaccine for influenza can help to prevent it.