How do you feel with influenza A?

Posted on by Emilia Duggan

How do you feel with influenza A?

People who have flu often feel some or all of these symptoms:

  • fever* or feeling feverish/chills.
  • cough.
  • sore throat.
  • runny or stuffy nose.
  • muscle or body aches.
  • headaches.
  • fatigue (tiredness)
  • some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.

How long does influenza A last?

Symptoms usually appear from one to four days after exposure to the virus, and they last five to seven days. For people who’ve had a flu shot, the symptoms may last a shorter amount of time, or be less severe. For other people, the symptoms may last longer. Even when symptoms resolve, you may continue to feel fatigued.

Which flu is worse influenza A or B?

Type A influenza is generally considered worse than type B influenza. This is because the symptoms are often more severe in type A influenza than in type B influenza. Type A influenza is more common than type B influenza. Researchers suggest that most adults have considerable immunity against type B influenza.

Should I stay home if I have influenza A?

Individuals with suspected or confirmed flu, who do not have a fever, should stay home from work at least 4-5 days after the onset of symptoms. Persons with the flu are most contagious during the first 3 days of their illness.

Can influenza A be cured?

Are you or someone in your house sick with the flu? There’s no cure, but there are some natural ways to ease your symptoms.

What happens if you get influenza A?

While most symptoms will taper off one to two weeks after onset, a dry cough and general fatigue can last several more weeks. Other possible symptoms of the flu include dizziness, sneezing, and wheezing. Nausea and vomiting are not common symptoms in adults, but they sometimes occur in children.

What is the fastest way to cure influenza?

In this Article

  1. Stay home and get plenty of rest.
  2. Drink plenty of fluids.
  3. Treat aches and fever.
  4. Take care of your cough.
  5. Sit in a steamy bathroom.
  6. Run the humidifier.
  7. Try a lozenge.
  8. Get salty.

Which type of influenza can reach epidemic levels but is usually milder?

Influenza C viruses are also found in people. They are, however, milder than either type A or B. People generally do not become very ill from the influenza type C viruses. Type C flu viruses do not cause epidemics.

Is influenza ever asymptomatic?

One in three influenza-infected individuals is asymptomatic. Mathematic models of influenza transmission and control have included presymptomatic and asymptomatic individuals.

How do you avoid the flu when your family has it?

By practicing a few simple rules at home, you can help keep your family healthy and prevent the flu from spreading.

  1. Get vaccinated.
  2. Cover coughs and sneezes.
  3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  4. Wash your hands often.
  5. Limit contact with family members who are ill.
  6. Clean your home.
  7. Practice healthy habits.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Omi0IPkNpY