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How likely can influenza be cured by lots of sleep with lots of water before it progresses to lung inflammation?
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Waste of effort: The flu will progress at it's random intensity based on your own level of immune response. Drowning it with water or sleeping in excess will not alter its progression. The opposite can make it worse, as lack of sleep & poor hydration weakens natural healing. Your best prevention is good hand washing, an annual flu shot, good nutrition & rest along with avoiding sick folks.
Answered 1/5/2019
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