I caught the flu some time end of last week, which turned into a fever over the weekend, and I lost my voice at the same time. End of the year, is usually the flu season for many countries especially with the rain that comes and go frequently causing a quick shift in the cold and hot weather.
So I am going to share some quick dos and don'ts to stay away from the FLU:
1. Always make sure you stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water and ocassionally get help from isotonic drinks (Gatorade, 100 PLUS, 7 Up Revive). Our body like engine need requires some cooling. In addition, a hydrated body is more effective in loosing up mucus thereby avoiding nasal congestion. Don't forget, mucus is a very good medium to attract the flu virus!
2. OTC medication can be a quick fix for the flu but make sure you do not have any form of allergy to these tables, and remember to read the instructions at the back of the box. At any point you are unsure of how to take those tablets, please ask a pharmacist or a doctor. Wrongly taking medications can wind up getting you into other dangerous health implications.
3. Anybiotics don't quite work for flu because antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections and not virus infections. Viruses and bacteria are very different.
4. Practice good hygiene, washing your hands with soap and making sure you keep away from flu sufferers because flu is contagious. Best to keep your hands away from your nose, mouth or eyes - areas that provide easy access to viruses.
5. Lastly, stay away from alchohol and caffeine because these stuff dehydrate you and basically does the opposite of point 1 as explained earlier.
Hopefully these tips might help you stay away from the flu and keep healthy!!! ;)
So I am going to share some quick dos and don'ts to stay away from the FLU:
1. Always make sure you stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water and ocassionally get help from isotonic drinks (Gatorade, 100 PLUS, 7 Up Revive). Our body like engine need requires some cooling. In addition, a hydrated body is more effective in loosing up mucus thereby avoiding nasal congestion. Don't forget, mucus is a very good medium to attract the flu virus!
2. OTC medication can be a quick fix for the flu but make sure you do not have any form of allergy to these tables, and remember to read the instructions at the back of the box. At any point you are unsure of how to take those tablets, please ask a pharmacist or a doctor. Wrongly taking medications can wind up getting you into other dangerous health implications.
3. Anybiotics don't quite work for flu because antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections and not virus infections. Viruses and bacteria are very different.
4. Practice good hygiene, washing your hands with soap and making sure you keep away from flu sufferers because flu is contagious. Best to keep your hands away from your nose, mouth or eyes - areas that provide easy access to viruses.
5. Lastly, stay away from alchohol and caffeine because these stuff dehydrate you and basically does the opposite of point 1 as explained earlier.
Hopefully these tips might help you stay away from the flu and keep healthy!!! ;)
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