Best Flu Treatment: After the onset of the rainy season, there has been a huge increase in the cases of cold, cough and fever. People can be seen sneezing and coughing everywhere in trains, buses, metros and markets. According to health experts, during the change of seasons in the rain, the temperature decreases and the humidity in the air increases. Due to this, viruses and bacteria start growing, which increases the cases of flu. Sometimes people get viral flu, and sometimes they fall prey to bacterial infection. Today we will know from the doctor what is the treatment for these diseases.
Dr Sonia Rawat, Director, Preventive Health and Wellness Department, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, told AnyTV Cases of cold, cough and fever are increasing in the rainy season. It can also be called seasonal flu. Flu is a viral infection, which is affecting most people. Flu spreads rapidly from one person to another. While many people also get bacterial infection along with viral, in which people need to be given antibiotics. However, people should consult a doctor and get treatment in both the conditions.
How to identify a viral infection?
Dr. Sonia Rawat said that people get cold, cough and fever due to viral infection. Viral infection is treated on the basis of symptoms. When a person gets fever, he is given paracetamol tablet according to body weight. In case of cough, cough tablet or syrup is given. Anti-allergic medicines are given for cold. Steam can be taken to get relief from cold and Lorenz can be taken for sore throat. Usually viral infection gets cured in a week. However, for quick recovery, one should consult a doctor and take medicine.
How to identify bacterial infection?
According to the doctor, in case of bacterial infection, people’s fever does not subside even after taking paracetamol and their health keeps deteriorating. If a person has fever continuously for 4-5 days, then he should consult a doctor and get himself examined. In case of bacterial infection, antibiotics have to be given so that the person can recover. Apart from this, cough syrup is given for cough. Bacterial infection lasts for a long time and it does not get cured without antibiotics.
Do not forget to get this test done in the rain
Health experts say that apart from viral and bacterial infections, the risk of dengue, malaria, typhoid also increases in the rainy season. Fever is one of these problems. In such a situation, if you have fever for several days, then you should also get tested for dengue, malaria, chikungunya and typhoid. You can get these tests done after consulting a doctor. This will help you detect these diseases at the right time and you will also get the right treatment. Many types of infections spread in the rainy season, due to which people should take special precautions in this season.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : July 20, 2024, 12:00 IST