is it recommendable to eat a ceasar's salad when you have the flu? i've heard that letucce is not that recommebdable. thanks!

Question

If you are sick with the flu, is it recommended to still try and be active every day?

Answer 1

Food Myths: This scenario you are describing is way out of any medical norm that to answer it is nearly impossible. There is no medical rule about lettuce and specifically 'caesar's salad" when you are ill. Any such recommendations either way are myths and not true.

Answer 2

Yes: The flu is spread from person to person through microscopic droplets expelled during coughing or sneezing, or if you inadvertently touch a surface or an object covered with those droplets. As such, people in close contact with a sick individual are more likely to get the flu. This includes babies and infants in daycare centers and older children in school, and t heir family members.

Answer 3

Yes: In my experience this does not apply to just the flu. Some people are more prone to get sick. If one is overworked, overtired, eats a diet rich in junk food and poor in fruits and veggies, the immune system is affected. People get sick when their immune system is "down". Vitamin d can help improve immunity as can a god night's sleep, a diet full of whole grains, fruits, veggies, and fresh food.

Answer 4

Yes: As with all infectious diseases, some people are more likely to catch the disease, while others are less likely to. A person who has close contact with many other people will be exposed to more sick people, and will be more likely to catch the flu. Someone who has no protection from past flu vaccines or flu illnesses, will more easily get the disease after exposure to the virus.

Answer 5

When fever is gone: You can usually return to work when your fever is gone and you are able to eat and drink and get your strength back. Recovery time may be longer for people with lung disease or diabetes.

Answer 6

5 to 7 days: Generally 5 to 7 days.

Answer 7

Define "flu": The everyday "common" flu is not dangerous. The influenza flu, which we can get vaccinated for, can be serious to the elderly, infants, and those who are immune compromised (i.e. Chemotherapy patients, etc.). It is estimated that there are approximately 30, 000 deaths per year due to the influenza flu.

Answer 8

Flu: Usually not dangerous unless you have other complications like pulmonary disease. See your doctor if you have symptoms. Best.

Answer 9

Yes: Ther is a test for infulanza a+b fast test to see if you have those types fast and simpl.

Answer 10

Culture: The flu is not likely this time if year but yes one can do a viral culture and recently rapid DNA analysis of a throat swab has become available.

Answer 11

No: The world health organization website (www.Who.Org) is the best place to find information about pandemics. According to this, the h1n1 influenza pandemic is now in the post-pandemic period, but some outburst can be expected. Another place to find information about diseases epidemics and pandemic is the cdc website (wwwcdc.Gov). Please, check it before making any trip abroad.

is it recommendable to eat a ceasar's salad when you have the flu? i've heard that letucce is not that recommebdable. thanks!

Ask U.S. doctors your own question and get educational, text answers — it's anonymous and free!

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:

Similar questions

Are some people more likely to get the flu than others?

I have the flu, how long until I can return to work?

Everyone gets the flu. It's not dangerous is it?

Is there a way to know for sure that you have the flu?

Are we still on pandemic alert for any influenza strains, or that died off last year?

Related questions

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:

People also asked

Disclaimer:

Get the free app for Members

Get the free app for Doctors