Question 1

excedrin with the flu.  is that a good combination?

Accepted Answer

Should be OK: This will simply help to relieve symptoms.  If you had treated this early with tamiflu (oseltamivir) or other anti-influenza agents you may minimize both symptoms and duration of infection.

Question 2

good day, why is the flu so bad this winter?

Accepted Answer

Variable: The intensity of the flu depends upon the susceptibiiity of the sufferer and the strain of the flu.  In the winter of 2016, the vaccine for the flu was only about 40% effective, so many who got this illness had a more difficult time.

Question 3

what are good ways i can fight the flu without medication?

Accepted Answer

Fighting the flu: 1-  frequent handwashing
2-  cover your mouth when coughing/sneezing
3-  avoid touching your face
4-  avoid those who are ill
5- if you are ill, stay home for at least 24 hours after the fever subsides without using anti-fever medicines
6-  while sick, avoid others

http://www.Cdc.Gov/flu/protect/preventing.Htm.

Question 4

i've been off work for the last week with the flu still don't feel very good should i go back to work tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

Back to work: If your fever is down and your cough is better, you may be able to return to work depending on how much activity is asked of you.

Question 5

is ibuprofen good for the flu  ?

Accepted Answer

Helpful, no cure: Ibuprofen or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including aspirin, should help reduce headache and muscle aching and lower fever, so might help you feel better. They won't make recovery any faster.

Question 6

any good alternative medicines for the flu?

Accepted Answer

Not Really: For a cure, nothing proven. For comfort, hydrate and use fever reducers . Avariety of products are mentioned such as vitamins, herbal products, but nothing proven to work.

Question 7

good evening doctors. do masks offer any level of protection against colds or the flu?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, partial protection for the bearer, mainly protecting from spreading any possible respiratory infection through droplets to others.

Question 8

i'm 18 weeks preg. and i have the flu, what medication is good for me to take?

Accepted Answer

Tylenol (acetaminophen): Tylenol (acetaminophen) is the only safe medication to take during pregnancy.

Question 9

what is a good way to get rid of the flu ?

Accepted Answer

Anti-viral/sx relief: rIf you have the Flu hydrate well w water, herbal teas, soup or juice. Drink sufficiently to have pale to light yellow urine. You can use pain relievers like Tylenol (acetaminophen) or NSAID’s. Rest A LOT! In some situations antiviral medications (Tamiflu, Relenza, Flumadine) may be prescribed within the first couple of days of symptoms to hasten healing or they can be used after flu exposure to prevent illness.

Question 10

is eating healthy a good way to beat the flu?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Eating healthy is always preferable to junk food and high carbohydrate diets.

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