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· 17 Apr 2022

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What to watch out for flu

My grandmother always said Influenza is the worst that can happen to you. When you have the flu you feel sick but not sick enough to stay in bed. You feel awful but yet feel find enough to get the work done. Influenza is also known as flu and can make your life miserable for the days it stays with you. Here are a few things you should know or watch out for if you have flu.

Symptoms of Influenza
Although the symptoms of flu are seen in most diseases if you see any of the signs mentioned below it might be safer to take it as flu to start with and then if it persists then you can always get yourself checked for other illnesses.

Symptoms of flu in children
•    Fast breathing or trouble breathing
•    Bluish lips or face
•    Ribs pulling in with each breath
•    Chest pain
•    Crying with no tears
•    Severe muscle pain (child refuses to walk)
•    Dehydration (no urine for 8 hours, dry mouth, no tears when crying)
•    Not alert or interacting when awake
•    Seizures
•    Fever above 104°F
•    Fever in children less than 12 weeks older
•    Fever or cough that improves but then returns or worsens
•    Worsening of chronic medical conditions

Symptoms of flu in adults
•    Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
•    Persistent pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
•    Persistent dizziness, confusion, inability to arouse
•    Seizures
•    Not urinating
•    Severe muscle pain
•    Severe weakness or unsteadiness
•    Fever or cough that improves but then returns or worsens
•    Worsening of chronic medical conditions

What to do when you think you are coming down with flu?
Normally people get better in 3 to 5 days on their own but people with high-risk conditions may need to visit a doctor. In either case, you should:

Stay at home till you get better.

Avoid coming in contact with other people as it can spread

Take ample rest and drink lots of fluids

Always cover your nose and mouth when sneezing, coughing or better do it into your sleeves.

Wash your hands often with soap

If you are running high fever you can take medicine to reduce it

What to do if you are at high risk?

If you are pregnant or in the your last trimester you need to consult a doctor right away

Seek medical help if it is a child less than 2 years of age

If the person has neurologic or neuromuscular disorder, has asthma or chronic lung disease, if you have a heart disease, liver or kidney disease, a blood disorder like sickle cell disease, have diabetes or are obese.

If you have a weak immune system due to HIV/ADIS, cancer, chemotherapy, or you are on long-term steroids.

If you are 65 years or older
How long should you stay at home if you are sick?
It is better to stay for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone unless you are going to see a doctor.

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