The cause of ARVI (Acute Respiratory Viral Infection) can be one of many viruses, for example, adenovirus, rhinovirus, influenza virus. However, influenza stands apart from other respiratory diseases due to the characteristics of its course, the severity and risk of complications.
About 500 million people suffer from the flu every year, of which 5 million have a severe course. The risk group includes children, the elderly, those who suffer from serious chronic diseases. They have a risk of respiratory failure, as well as bacterial complications - otitis media (ear inflammation), sinusitis (inflammation of the paranasal sinuses), bronchitis, pneumonia.
Like other SARS, influenza is transmitted by airborne droplets. When you cough or sneeze, viruses are transferred either into the air inhaled by other people or onto the surface of objects. After touching a contaminated surface (doorknob, computer keyboard, handrail in transport), viruses remain on the skin of the hands. When using the phone or simply touching the nose, lips with contaminated hands, the infectious agent enters the respiratory tract. Viruses take from 1 to 5 days to cause extensive symptoms of the disease. However, the danger of influenza is that an infected person, without feeling sick, begins to shed viruses when talking or sneezing, on average 1 day before the symptoms appear.
Depending on the characteristics of the organism, the virulence of the pathogen, the flu can be easy, medium-hard, hard and very hard. The onset of the disease is usually acute, literally in a few hours there is a headache, weakness, dizziness, pain and aches in muscles and joints, fever with chills. After a few days, nasal breathing is disturbed, a feeling of congestion and pain in the chest arises. For influenza, an uncharacteristically erased, gradual onset, a slight increase in temperature, as well as profuse nasal discharge in the first days of the illness.
In order not to be mistaken with the diagnosis, in addition to standard studies (complete blood count, chest X-ray), the doctor may prescribe a nasal swab to detect the virus. You can also buy a rapid test at the pharmacy, which will give an answer in a few minutes. However, despite the speed, the test is not always accurate - it gives a lot of false negative results. Therefore, if the pharmacy test is negative, it cannot be argued that the diagnosis of influenza has been ruled out.
If the diagnosis is confirmed, you need to ask your doctor about the need to take antiviral drugs (oseltamivir, zanamivir). However, they do not act instantly, so there is often a need to use symptomatic remedies. They reduce unpleasant symptoms and improve overall health. For example, "AntiGrippin" from Natur The product has an analgesic, antipyretic effect, facilitates breathing through the nose due to chlorphenamine and contains vitamin C1. Manufactured in the European Union in accordance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards. It is also important that AntiGrippin from Natur Product contains no caffeine and phenylephrine. These components can cause palpitations, high blood pressure, agitation, anxiety. AntiGrippin is a complex drug that can relieve the condition at the first symptoms of influenza or ARVI.
If you experience any incomprehensible or frightening symptoms, you should consult a specialist. Also, supervision is necessary for children, pregnant women, the elderly or patients with reduced immunity.
Adudova Gilyana Vladimirovna, physician-therapist, BU RK "Tselinnaya RB", g. Elista
1 Instructions for medical use of the drug Antigrippin in dosage form powder for the preparation of a solution for oral administration honey-lemon and chamomile.
Instructions for the medical use of the drug Antigrippin in the dosage form, effervescent tablets for children.
Instructions for the medical use of the drug Antigrippin in the dosage form, effervescent tablets.
Instructions for medical use of the drug Antigrippin in dosage form, effervescent tablets with raspberry flavor, with grapefruit flavor.
There are contraindications. It is necessary to read the instructions or consult a specialist.
