What is Influenza?
Influenza, or flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus that infect the nose, throat, and the lungs. Each year, millions of Americans get sick with the flu, sometimes it causes mild illness, but it can also be serious especially with younger and older people, and people with existing health conditions. At Doral Health and Wellness, we have the best primary care doctors and urgent care facilities for you and your whole family. They are the best doctors in Brooklyn, and they can help you manage and deal with you and your family’s health condition. We also offer different types of vaccination, such as flu vaccine, and immunization for the whole family’s medical needs. Symptoms Symptoms of the flu can come on suddenly. If you are sick with the flu, you may experience some or all of these symptoms at once and they may include: ∙Fever or chills ∙Cough ∙Sore throat ∙Runny or stuffy nose ∙Muscle and body pain ∙Headaches ∙Fatigue ∙Loss of appetite ∙Vomiting ∙Diarrhea Causes A flu is caused by a virus that spreads from person to person. You can spread it if you are infected with the flu and you cough, sneeze, or talk and spray tiny droplets of saliva, and they land on the nose or mouth of the people nearby. Or sometimes, when a person touches a surface or object that has a flu virus on it, and touch their mouth and nose, they may get infected with the flu virus too. If you are infected with flu, you may also develop other complications. These complications can be mild or severe, they can include: ∙Bronchitis ∙Ear infection ∙Sinus infection ∙Pneumonia The flu can also make other chronic illnesses worse, such as persons with asthma. Treatment Usually, if you are infected with the flu you can get better on your own. You will need nothing but rest and plenty of fluids. If you have severe infection or are at higher risk of complication, consult your medical provider so you will be prescribed with an antiviral drug. If you come down with the flu, drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. You should also get more sleep to help your immune system fight the infection. You can also take over-the-counter drugs to combat the body and muscle pain associated with influenza. To help control the spread of influenza, you are advised to stay at home while you are down with it. Avoid being around other people especially with infants, children, older people, and people with low immune system. Always ask your primary care doctor before taking any form of medication. Your doctors may prescribe antibiotics if he/she suspects that it is more than just a viral infection. Never self- medicate and follow your doctor’s advice, especially if you are not sure of your condition. But the best way in preventing influenza and/or spreading it, is to get vaccinated. The flu vaccine is effective in reducing the risk of contracting the flu. And even if you do contract the flu after being vaccinated, the flu vaccine can lessen the severity of your symptoms, shortening the duration of the flu, and reducing your risk of complications. At Doral Health and Wellness, our team of primary care physicians aims to provide the best health care and services to everyone. We have a family doctor that can help you schedule routine checkups and health screenings to ensure that you and your family are in your optimal health. You can also visit our website at https://doralhw.org or contact us at info@doralhw.org if you have any queries. For urgent medical emergencies, you can also visit Doral Health and Wellness Urgent Care. We provide urgent care for common illnesses and injuries. Additionally, we also provide comprehensive care for any related injuries and health problems. We also offer other services, such as vaccinations, immunizations and blood testing. For more information you can visit us at 1797 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11212 or call us at 1-347-384-5690. Visit us at http://www.urgentcareclinicbrooklyn.com/.
