What is done for flu symptoms?

Symptomatic treatmen: The treatment depends on the presenting symptoms. Body achiness is best treated with tylenol (acetaminophen) or similar agents. This would also help with any fevers. Hydration is also improtant to help alleviate symptoms. Respiratory symptoms are usually also treated symptomatically with anti histamines to dry that "runny nose" cough medicines to suppress cough etc.

Flu: If 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.