Treating flu symptoms as soon as they appear is key to reducing flu incidence
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Spain started the year in the midst of a wave of influenza and other respiratory viruses, after weeks of growth. Estanislao NistalDoctor of Virology, Research Fellow and Professor of Microbiology at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of San Pablo CEU, notes that in case of infection with a respiratory virus such as flu, “It is important treat symptoms globally and from the moment of their emergence, in order to be able to manage them better, avoid complications and eliminate the virus from our body as soon as possible,” and remember it helps to reduce the risk of infections through particles released when coughing or sneezing.
Nystal recommends take extreme preventative measures stop the transmission of various viruses. “Getting vaccinated, washing your hands, ventilating rooms frequently, reducing physical contact with vulnerable people or wearing a mask if you have symptoms are small gestures we have learned during the pandemic, but they just as useful during this time of high circulation of influenza and other viruses that cause respiratory illnesses, which will persist for several weeks.”
Influenza is circulating at levels similar to pre-pandemic levels, along with Covid, RSV, rhinovirus or adenovirus.
The expert explains that influenza, predominantly type A, circulates at levels similar to pre-pandemic levels, in conditions of coexistence with the influenza virus. Covid and RSVbut also with others rhinovirus or adenovirus like those that cause colds, which are not as disabling but are present general symptoms. “We are going through critical days, very large number of infections and with the return to offices and classrooms, so the development of infections will depend, among other things, on the behavior and responsibility of the population,” he adds.
Complete treatment for the first symptoms
The flu virus, Covid and other respiratory viruses have some common symptoms such as nasal congestion, general malaise, cough, weakness, pain or fever. There are various medications on the market that can be taken alone or combined with each other to treat these symptoms, but they are not sufficient to effectively treat all of them.
According to the study, 54.3% of respondents do not take any action when the first symptoms appear, and 40.2% resort to anti-influenza drugs only when symptoms worsen.
On the other hand, compounds for the relief of cold and flu symptoms such as flu medicines, suggest a combination of active ingredients such as paracetamol indicated for the treatment of pain and fever; dextromethorphan, effective against cough; chlorphenamine to reduce runny nose and sneezing; caffeine, which helps us fight loss of strength; and vitamin C, which promotes tissue repair, allowing a wide range of symptoms to be effectively addressed with a single treatment.
Although experts recommend treating symptoms from the moment they appear to avoid complications, according to a Kantar study conducted for Kenvue, 54.3% of respondents do not take any action when the first symptoms appear and 0.2% resort to anti-influenza drugs only when symptoms worsen. “He early boarding cold and flu symptoms essentialas it can reduce its duration and intensity and allow patients to cope better with the situation.”says the pharmacist Francisco Javier Iniesta.
Regarding the treatment type, select “multi-symptomatic treatment such as fluwhich gives a much more complete response than paracetamol, which only fights fever and pain.” In any case, if the symptoms are similar to the flu or any other respiratory virus, it is advisable to consult a medical professional so that they can evaluate the situation.