Treating Influenza

If you start recognising any flu symptoms, or suspect you are suffering from the flu, you should visit your doctor, who will be able to tell you if you have a condition that requires treatment, or if bed rest and fluids are all you need to recover. If you think you have the flu, visit your doctor as soon as your symptoms begin (within two days) and ask for more information about Tamiflu.

The flu generally strikes within one and three days after exposure to the virus and can seem very sudden. Influenza symptoms include a sudden onset of fever and chills, coughing, muscle pain, headaches, fatigue and weakness. Some people also get a stuffy nose and a sore throat. Does this sound familiar?

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Should I visit my doctor if I think I have the flu?

If you feel seriously ill you should always visit your doctor, who will be able to tell you if you are eligible for treatment. Most people make a full recovery from the flu within a week, with lots of rest and plenty of fluids alone. If you think you have the flu, you can visit your doctor and ask for more information about Tamiflu, and how it can help your recovery. The flu is a very common illness, yet despite this, there is no known cure. People over the age of 50 and those of all ages with chronic health problems may find it more difficult to make a quick recovery and in these instances, you should always contact a doctor as soon as the first symptoms start to appear.

It is also important to know that people with the flu sometimes develop other serious infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis or ear infections. There are problematic signs to look out for, including if you:

• are coughing up thick, discoloured or bloody mucous
• have symptoms such as recurring fever, chest pain, facial swelling, or severe pain in the face, forehead or ear

In these circumstances, it is vitally important that you contact your local GP straight away. In very rare instances, the flu can cause death, particularly when other serious conditions develop as a result of the flu virus.

What should I do if I get the flu?

Visit your doctor to see if Tamiflu is right for you. Tamiflu treats the influenza virus at its source, by attacking the virus that causes the flu, rather than simply masking its symptoms. Rest is also important to help you recover. In addition, staying at home will pose less of a risk of others being contaminated with the flu. In actual fact, the flu is contagious for the first three or four days after your symptoms first appear. You should also drink plenty of fluids, particularly hot liquids, which may relieve the feeling of congestion. A pain reliever, such as acetaminophen, can be taken for aches and fever. Never give aspirin to a child under 12 years old who has the flu (or any illness you suspect is caused by a virus) due to the risk of a serious adverse effect known as Reye's syndrome.

Whilst painkillers can help to relieve the symptoms of the influenza virus, only Tamiflu is specifically designed to attack the virus and stop it spreading through the body. In addition, if you believe you have been exposed to the flu, you can take the product as an effective preventive measure, before symptoms occur. Tamiflu is available via prescription only from genuine online clinics. Buy Tamiflu page.