What should I do if I get the flu?

Influenza is a short form of influenza. Individuals can be treated with symptomatic treatment and antiviral treatment after contracting the disease. 1. Symptomatic treatment: Influenza patients must pay attention to bed rest after the disease, and should drink a lot of water to prevent secondary infections. Those with high fever greater than 38.5 degrees Celsius and myalgia can use ibuprofen, acetaminophen and other antipyretic and analgesic drugs as prescribed by the doctor; those with dry cough can use compound licorice syrup. 2. Antiviral treatment: the use of antiviral drugs within 48 hours after the emergence of influenza symptoms is the most effective, can effectively alleviate the symptoms and shorten the duration of the disease, but also effectively reduce the incidence of complications and hospitalization rates, commonly used antiviral drugs include amantadine, zanamivir, oseltamivir, etc., the drug should be used under the guidance of a doctor. In addition, severe cases of hemodynamic instability can be treated with hydrocortisone and methylprednisolone as directed by a physician. Although influenza is self-limiting, individuals should still be aware of the importance of actively preventing and treating influenza. During the influenza epidemic season, people with low immunity should pay attention to the influenza vaccination. When symptoms of influenza are suspected, professional medical help should be sought.