What are the common symptoms of flu?
The common symptoms of Seasonal flu includes one or more of the following: • Fever (usually high) • Headache • Tiredness • Cough • Sore throat • Runny or stuffy nose • Body aches • Diarrhea and vomiting (more common among children than adults) • Muscular aches and pains, especially in your back, arms and legs Having these symptoms does not necessarily mean that a person has the flu. Many different illnesses, like the common cold, can have the same symptoms. Here are some ways to help cure the flu: —Quote— Usually, you’ll need nothing more than bed rest and plenty of fluids to treat the flu. But in some cases, your doctor may prescribe an antiviral medication such as oseltamivir (Tamiflu) or zanamivir (Relenza). These drugs, which treat both influenza A and B, work by deactivating an enzyme the virus needs to grow and spread. If taken soon after you notice symptoms, they may shorten your illness by a day or so. Oseltamivir is an oral medication, but zanamivir is inhaled through a de
