Do you need help selecting which Houston flu treatments are effective? Do you have any idea how to deal with the flu? There are therapies available at Fulshear Medical Associates in Houston that can help ease common flu symptoms, including fever, aches, and cough, as well as reduce the length of time you are sick with the flu.
Keep in mind that children under the age of four should not be given over-the-counter cough and cold drugs.
What are flu and colds?
Colds and influenza (flu) are illnesses of our upper respiratory system, which includes the mouth, nose, throat, and lungs. Viruses are to blame for the infections.
Which treatments should be taken for flu symptoms?
Your flu therapy will be determined by your symptoms. A decongestant, for example, can be beneficial if you have sinus or nasal congestion.
Decongestants are available as an oral or nasal spray. Decongestants are used to minimize nasal tube edema. However, nasal spray decongestants must not be taken for more than 2 to 3 days regularly because they might produce rebound symptoms if used for too long and then stopping it.
An antihistamine may assist with your flu symptoms if you have got a runny nose, itchy, postnasal drip, or watery eyes. Antihistamines work by blocking the impact of “histamine,” which can cause itching, sneezing, and nasal discharge.
Decongestants can make individuals hyper or keep them up, but some over-the-counter antihistamines can make people drowsy. Keep in mind that decongestants and antihistamines can interfere with other medications you are taking and potentially worsen some diseases. Consult your doctor or pharmacist to choose the best flu symptom treatment for you.
What else should I do to prevent colds and the flu?
Hands should be washed with water along with soap or alcoholic hand wipes regularly. Contacting your mouth or nose after handling an infected person, breathing in the air if an infected person who is nearby and sneezing or coughing, or touching certain objects that have come into contact with this virus and then you end up touching your nose are all ways to spread cold and flu viruses.
Other preventative measures include eating well, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, drinking lots of fluids (at least eight-ounce glasses of fluid each day), and avoiding close contact with persons who already have colds. Also, you can try to get a flu shot every year to prevent its occurrence.
