{"id":1902,"date":"2022-07-11T08:42:41","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T06:42:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rmanam.com\/index.php\/2022\/07\/11\/beating-the-flu-bug\/"},"modified":"2023-05-02T08:14:22","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T08:14:22","slug":"beating-the-flu-bug","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rmanam.com\/index.php\/2022\/07\/11\/beating-the-flu-bug\/","title":{"rendered":"Beating the flu bug\u200b"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Now that&nbsp;we\u2019ve&nbsp;safely vaccinated ourselves against COVID -19,&nbsp;we\u2019ve&nbsp;taken our&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">booster shots to immunize our bodies against the pandemic \u2013 in waltzes our age-old&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">friend, Influenza.&nbsp;We are&nbsp;all very well acquainted with the Flu, having spent many&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">winter days sick in bed with headaches, body aches, sniffles and fever. You may have&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">chosen to get an annual flu vaccine this year to help you fight off the bug before it&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">makes itself an unwelcome guest in your household, but if you&nbsp;haven\u2019t, there are still&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">many remedies available to help you beat the flu bug.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<h2 data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><b><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Exactly what is Flu?<\/span><\/b>\u200b<\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Influenza is commonly known as the Flu and is a highly infectious virus that attacks the&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">respiratory system \u2013 that is, your nose, mouth, throat and lungs. According to research&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">it seems to thrive in low humidity and survives longer in lower temperatures, which&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">explains why&nbsp;it\\&#8217;s&nbsp;so common in colder winter months. Interestingly, even its name may&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">have been derived from the Italian term influenza di freddo, meaning \u201cinfluence of the&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">cold.\u201d<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<h2 data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><b><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">The Common Cold vs the Flu<\/span><\/b>\u200b<\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Despite being confused often, the Flu and the common cold are not the same thing. The common cold and flu are two slightly different viruses, but they are from the same family group&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">of viral infections. When you catch a cold your symptoms tend to be a lot milder than the Flu, resulting in a stuffy or runny nose and a lot of sneezes. The onset of these symptoms are&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">also a lot more gradual. On the other hand, Influenza\u2019s symptoms hit you like a ton of bricks almost immediately. The onset is a concoction of viral infections that you will have to treat&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">with an equal concoction of medicines. Influenza symptoms include a sore body, sore throat, fever, aches, chills, fatigue, headaches and a cough. Left untreated, the Flu virus can&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">further cause other viral infections like pneumonia, especially in high risk patients.&nbsp;<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<h2 data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><b><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Beating the flu bug \u2013 old school<\/span><\/b>\u200b<\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">You may have an arsenal of treatment plans to beat the flu bug right in your house (this includes your granny\u2019s age old remedies). Yet the most effectively proven way to fight off the&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">flu is to get plenty of rest. Along with rest, hydration is a top priority in keeping this bug at bay. You can ransack your cupboard for ginger teas and chicken broth soups to stay hydrated&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">and boost your immune system as both of these help to fight off the virus. Steaming and keeping your room humidified helps in keeping the air moisture level high to deter the spread&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">of viruses and to help clear up respiratory infections and nasal passages.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<h2 data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\">\u200b<b><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Beating the flu bug \u2013 COVID style<\/span><\/b>\u200b<\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">The recent COVID pandemic has taught us very useful methods to keep ourselves safe from viruses, no matter the season. Our bodies need to constantly adjust to changing&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">temperatures so they can keep healthy. It is useful to keep adhering to COVID guidelines to help your body fight off the flu bug. This includes keeping safe distances in crowded areas,&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">wearing masks when you go to places where you are likely to come in contact with air-borne viruses, and to sanitize and wash your hands regularly.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\">\u200b<span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Beating the flu bug &#8211; Don\u2019t forget the professionals<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">It\u2019s a good idea to seek <a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/www.rmanam.com\/\\&quot;\">professional medical help<\/a> if your symptoms stick around for more than a day or two, as your doctor\\&#8217;s prescription meds are your safest bet for a quick recovery.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Alternatively get your pharmacist\u2019s advice for over-the counter medications in milder cases. Most importantly, don\u2019t take the Flu too lightly. Unlike the common cold, it can turn deadly&nbsp;<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">if not treated. So take that duvet day, rest up, and get better before taking on your life again.&nbsp;<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Reference:<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/symptoms\/coldflu.htm\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/symptoms\/coldflu.htm<\/span><\/a><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">&nbsp;<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/common-cold\/diagnosis-treatment\/drc-20351611\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/common-cold\/diagnosis-treatment\/drc-20351611<\/span><\/a><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">&nbsp;<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/www.cedars-sinai.org\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-flu-season-a-family-guide.html\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">https:\/\/www.cedars-sinai.org\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-flu-season-a-family-guide.html<\/span><\/a><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">&nbsp;<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/cold-and-flu\/features\/treating-flu-at-home\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/cold-and-flu\/features\/treating-flu-at-home<\/span><\/a><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">&nbsp;<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\\&quot;\"><a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/sitn.hms.harvard.edu\/flash\/2014\/the-reason-for-the-season-why-flu-strikes-in-winter\/\\&quot;\"><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">https:\/\/sitn.hms.harvard.edu\/flash\/2014\/the-reason-for-the-season-why-flu-strikes-in-winter\/<\/span><\/a><span data-usefontface=\"\\&quot;true\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">&nbsp;<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p 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