18:00, December 2
Products play an important role in the prevention and treatment of many diseases. Including the flu. But is it true that their power is so miraculous and that when you have the flu, it’s enough to eat lemons and garlic to quickly get back on your feet? Or is this just a myth?
What other myths about the flu should we stop believing?
Answered questions from Asia-Plus Sharif Shamsiddinovtherapist, doctor of the highest category.
Is it true that the main cause of the flu is cold, and in order not to get sick, you just need to stay warm?
The flu does not start due to cold, drafts, ice cream and other hypothermia. Influenza is a viral infection, and viruses are transmitted from patients through airborne droplets.
Low temperatures can affect the immune system, weakening it during hypothermia, making it easier to become infected through contact with a sick person. Therefore, many people mistakenly think that the main cause of the flu is cold.
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There is no point in treating the flu: is the disease not dangerous and will go away on its own?
In fact, the flu is very dangerous and can even be fatal.
If you get sick with the flu, be sure to consult a specialist. Do not self-medicate, because the disease can leave behind various complications.
Most often, the flu has a detrimental effect on the cardiovascular system.
A specialist will help you shorten the duration of your illness and reduce the likelihood of complications.
To avoid getting the flu, it is enough to take vitamins and eat more onions, garlic, and lemons. Right?
Eating garlic and lemons or taking vitamins is good, but vitamin prophylaxis is of a general strengthening nature and does not directly affect the virus.
The optimal solution would be comprehensive prevention, which includes vaccination, hardening, a healthy lifestyle, and a balanced diet.
I got a flu shot – does that mean I am completely protected from infection? Is it true that one vaccine lasts for several years?
This is not true, since the flu vaccine does not protect a person 100%. The risk of contracting the flu after vaccination remains, but is significantly reduced.
Do you develop lasting immunity after the flu?
Also no. On the contrary, those who have recovered have very weak immunity.
Is it true that fever pills help the flu spread throughout the body, but antibiotics are the best cure for the flu?
It is a myth. Tablets for fever do not have such side effects, they only reduce the temperature. But antibiotics only act on bacteria. Viruses have nothing in common with bacteria.
Therefore, it is useless to treat viral diseases, including influenza, with antibiotics.
Sometimes, against a background of weakened immunity, a secondary bacterial infection can join a viral infection. And only in such a situation can the doctor prescribe a course of antibiotics.
People who take care of their health and play sports say they never get sick. This is true?
It is not true. Sports are good, but anyone can get the flu. True, a healthy lifestyle helps to get over the disease in a milder form.
They say that the patient needs to eat a lot, lie down, lower the temperature, and then he will not have to go to the doctors. This is true?
You don’t need to eat a lot. You need to drink a lot, stay in bed and be sure to consult a doctor.
Is it true that the flu vaccine can cause illness?
The vaccine cannot cause disease; it does not contain the virus. It may only cause pain at the injection site and a slight increase in temperature for 2 days.
Modern vaccines are easily tolerated, and after vaccination there are no symptoms of the disease. Some people may experience redness where the vaccine was given or a slight fever. These are perhaps the most unpleasant consequences of the vaccine.
Does good hand hygiene prevent the flu?
Certainly. It should be noted that the best way to avoid illness is to regularly wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and also not to touch your face, eyes, nose or mouth with dirty hands.
It is advisable to avoid close contact with anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
Dress according to the weather, regularly wet clean the room, ventilate the house more often, spend time in the fresh air more often, and properly organize a balanced diet, work and rest.
If you are still unlucky and get sick with the flu or ARVI, stay home so as not only not to infect other people, but also to avoid possible serious complications.
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2023-12-02 13:03:06
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