What Is Flu/Colds?
Overview The flu, or influenza, is a viral disease of the respiratory tract—the nose, throat, bronchial tubes and lungs—and is highly contagious. It is spread though airborne droplets of moisture produced by coughs or sneezes. When you breathe these germs in through your nose or mouth, you may come down with the flu, generally within […]
H1N1 Flu Virus Treatment
H1N1 Flu Virus What is swine flu? Swine flu, also known as the H1N1 virus, is a relatively new strain of an influenza virus that causes symptoms similar to the regular flu. It originated in pigs but is spread primarily from person to person. Swine flu made headlines in 2009 when it was first discovered […]
The Surprising Way You Can Get the Flu
No matter how many times you wash your hands or how conscious you are about not touching your face, seasonal influenza”the flu”has a simple way of sneaking into your system: through conversation. That’s right: the flu can spread by talking. Viruses spread through droplets, which commonly transport via sneezing and coughing, but experts believe that […]
What Would You Do to Avoid the Flu?
The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent flu. 1. Avoid close contact. […]