What kind of flu is walking now?

How is the flu, what is currently walking and how much the virus lives

To know how the flu is, you need to know everything about this disease: how long it lasts, what are its symptoms and how to cure it?

Influenza is an acute infectious disease, and its causative agent is a virus.

He lives a long time and can be transferred from a sick person to a healthy person. However, outside the body, it exists for a very short time.

Characteristics of influenza

This disease is seasonal. The flu goes around in cold times: the beginning of spring, winter, the end of autumn. The disease can develop in everyone, regardless of age characteristics and sex.

Influenza can spread directly to several large regions. Officially, the influenza virus was registered in 1931, it was unified in 1933.

Virus B was registered in 1936, and virus C - in 1947. The virus of group A is a disease that occurs in an average or complex form.

This virus can not only infect humans, but also the animal. With this disease, severe pandemics and epidemics appear (the disease can quickly spread to the territory of the whole country).

The influenza B virus can erupt simultaneously in several regions. Often, it is the beginning for the spread of the virus A, or it may be identical to it. This form of influenza can develop only in humans.

The virus of group C has not been studied to this day. The form of its course is mild, with mild symptoms. It develops only in the human body, while the disease does not bring complications and does not differ in the scale of the spread.

This disease lives on objects in a room where the infection can flow in the air. It is transmitted by airborne droplets. Thus, during the sneezing, coughing, or talking of the patient into the air stream, particles of saliva and mucus, which contain pathogenic microbes, including viruses, are released.

The space around the patient is infected at a distance of three meters. Therefore, when a healthy person falls into this space or touches objects that the person previously touched, infection occurs.

How does the flu develop?

If the virus enters the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract, it is immediately absorbed into the bloodstream. Blood quickly carries it to all cells of the body. As a consequence, his intoxication occurs.

In this case, the immune system can not function fully. Meanwhile, the virus has a negative effect on:

1. muscles;
2. a heart;
3. joints;
4. vessels;
5. brain.

How much time is the patient dangerous for others? He can infect a healthy person in the first five days of the course of the disease.

The mild and moderate form of the disease can be cured outside the hospital. Recovery occurs after a week. And how long does a heavy flu last? This form takes several weeks, and to avoid complications, it is better to conduct therapy in a stationary setting.

Flu has common manifestations, such as:

• malaise;
• temperature;
• cough;
• intoxication;
• headache;
• chills;
• muscle pain.

The first manifestation of the disease is fever. The chill is so strong that it stops only when the temperature decreases.

If the temperature rose suddenly to 40 degrees, then this indicates a strong intoxication of the body. Therefore, the patient's condition worsens greatly.

In addition, the flu accompanies a dry cough, indicating the penetration of inflammation into the bronchi. In this case, a person experiences pain behind the sternum.

Another symptom of general intoxication of the body is pain in the muscles and joints that appear in the first days of the disease.

General weakness and drowsiness - these phenomena are due to the deterioration of the protective functions of the body. Another intoxication is associated with headache, which may indicate progression of the disease, as a result, often develop sinusitis or sinusitis. Basically, a dull pain in the head accrues when a person moves his eyes or his head.

Other symptoms that are characteristic of influenza are:

1. heart palpitations and pulse;
2. poor perception of odors and a decrease in taste;
3. frequent hot breath;
4. lacrimation;
5. shine in the eyes (unhealthy);
6. high blood pressure;
7. noise in ears;
8. cracks in the corners of the lips;
9. dizziness;
10. whitish coating on the tongue and lips;
11. not the perception of noise and bright color.

Diagnosis of influenza can only be by the attending physician after the examination of the patient, identifying the characteristic signs and listening to all the patient's complaints.

Treatment

Flu therapy means compliance with certain recommendations. So, the temperature can not be brought down if it is less than 38 degrees. After all, it is considered a protective function of the body, thanks to which the development of antibodies and endogenous interferon is activated, thanks to which the body actively fights the virus.

And you should drink plenty of warm liquid. This will allow toxins and other harmful substances not to stagnate in the body for a long time, so they will be excreted with sweat and urine, and all this can be brought under the treatment of influenza and orgi at home.

When the influenza virus walks it is better to wear a gauze bandage so as not to infect people. At the same time, one must adhere to bed rest, especially if the temperature is increased.

At the initial stage of disease progression it is desirable to take antiviral drugs, for example, Antigrippin. It is worth noting that the reception of such drugs on the 3-7th day of the disease will be futile.

When the temperature rises above 38 degrees, the patient develops a fever. Therefore, it is necessary to take drugs that have antipyretic effects (Ibuprofen, Paracetamol).

How long does it take to get rid of the unpleasant flu symptoms? Therapy of this disease takes from 1 to 2 weeks. But in order not to treat the flu for a long time, the following measures are applied:

• Throat should be rinsed with solutions based on salt, soda, potassium permanganate, or furacilin.
• With a cold, oxolin ointment and vasodilating potassium are used.
• It is useful to use minerals and vitamins, antihistamines and ascorbic acid.
• However, it is useful to make warm foot baths.
• Dry cough is usually treated with drugs such as Bromhexine and Broncholitin.
• To get rid of a wet cough, it is useful to take Alteika, licorice root and Mukaltin.

Treatment of influenza with the help of folk recipes

If the influenza virus walks, it is useful to drink lime, raspberry tea with honey and broth of wild rose. And in food it is preferable to eat foods that are rich in vitamin C. These include sauerkraut, citrus, cranberry and kiwi.

Another bit of sugar refined sugar should be dripped a few drops of propolis, and then slowly dissolve it in your mouth. You can also put a piece of propolis in your mouth and dissolve it during the night.

Eliminate cough with conventional radish. So, the vegetable should be cut into thin slices, and then sprinkle with sugar to isolate the juice. The received liquid should be taken at 1 tbsp. spoon every hour.

In addition, the radish can be grinded with a grater, and then squeeze out the juice from it and mix it with honey. The prepared preparation should be taken 2 tablespoons before meals.

To stimulate the immune system, it is helpful to eat garlic and onions. To this end, chopped garlic should be mixed with honey and take before bed at 1 table. spoon.

To eliminate such symptoms as cough and runny nose, steam inhalations should be performed on the basis of herbal decoctions:

1. pine buds;
2. mint;
3. ledum;
4. chamomile;
5. calendula;
6. St. John's wort;
7. sage.

Preventive actions

Now the main preventive method is vaccination. But how long does it last and when it is desirable to do it?

Vaccination is recommended in the autumn. Previously, this procedure is impractical, because the effect of vaccination lasts no more than six months.

It is very important to adhere to the rules of personal hygiene. Therefore, before eating, you should wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. During the flu epidemic, when the virus is in the air, twice a day it is necessary to wash the nasal passages with a soap solution. This procedure allows you to wash out harmful microorganisms that go into the nose with each breath.

Among other things, prevention of influenza suggests that during the epidemic of colds, the living quarters should be treated daily with special disinfectants. And in this period it is better not to visit public places.

In addition, one should not contact a person who has the flu, in particular if he is an outsider. To strengthen the body's immune system, a hardening procedure should be performed, regular use of fresh vegetables and fruits, and vitamin complexes. This is also described in the video in this article and the famous doctor Komarovsky, discussing the nature of the flu.

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And what now the flu goes??? What are the symptoms?

Answers:

*ANGEL**

temperature 39, vomiting, nausea ...

Platon Alexandrov

The most important symptom of any flu is the increase in sales in pharmacies.

L ...

They say with a complication of the heart.

oleg zhulev

Chief Sanitary Doctor of Russia Gennady Onishchenko said that at the end of January in the Russian Federation may begin an epidemic of influenza. "The peak incidence in Russia will be in different regions in different ways," explained the head of Rospotrebnadzor. "We have regions in which it is almost summer, and in others, a fierce winter in the form of prohibitive temperatures, as in Yakutia."

Nevertheless, there is no reason to expect "something unusual", according to him, no, and the versions of some mass media that " that from the territory of the USA a dangerous influenza virus has come to Russia, are "the fantasy of some nonprofessionals".

MTS

According to the Institute of Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases 2013. the circulation of influenza A (H3N2) viruses, a new strain of A / H3N2 / Victoria / 361/211, a new strain of the influenza B virus / Wisconsin / 1/2010, and the occurrence of the influenza A / H1N1 / California / 2009 virus is not ruled out.
The incubation period of influenza usually lasts from a few hours to 1-2 days (5 days). Then the period of acute clinical manifestations of influenza begins. The severity of the course of uncomplicated influenza is determined by the severity and duration of intoxication.
The intoxication syndrome is leading in influenza and is expressed from the very first hours of the disease. The first sign of the flu is the temperature increase. The flu always begins with an increase in body temperature - from low-grade figures to hyperthermia (from 37.2 to 40 ° Celsius). Usually within a few hours the temperature reaches high figures and is accompanied by chills. With a mild disease, the body temperature does not exceed the low-grade figures. Sometimes, at a very high body temperature, signs of intoxication are not pronounced, which is often observed in young people who are sick with influenza A (H1N1) virus! They have a short-term fever, and then the disease has a moderate-to-moderate course.
The temperature reaction for influenza is acute and relatively short. The febrile period lasts 2-6 days, rarely longer, and then the temperature quickly decreases. The presence of a prolonged high temperature may indicate the occurrence of any complication.
The leading sign of intoxication and one of the first signs, symptoms of influenza is a headache. Pain is noted in the frontal region, especially in the region of the superciliary arches, in the supraorbital region, sometimes behind the eye orbits and is strengthened by the movement of the eyeball. In elderly people, headache is often common. The severity of the headache may be different, but in most cases it is mild. A severe headache in combination with sleep disorders, multiple vomiting, hallucinations is observed in patients with a severe course of the disease and is often accompanied by a syndrome of the central nervous system. In adults, unlike children, there is a sudden convulsive syndrome.
General weakness, a feeling of malaise, weakness, increased sweating - frequent symptoms of influenza. There is an increased sensitivity to bright light, sharp sounds, to cold. Consciousness is more often preserved, but delusional states are possible. A common symptom of the flu is muscular and joint pains, aches in the whole body, mainly in the lumbosacral region.
The appearance of the patient is typical: the face is red, puffy. There is conjunctivitis, which is accompanied by photophobia and lacrimation.
Catarrhal syndrome is also one of the leading causes of influenza infection, but it recedes into the background and in some cases is poorly expressed or absent. The duration of catarrhal syndrome is 7-10 days. The cough lasts for a long time.
In the first days, there are changes in the oropharynx: a pronounced reddening of the soft palate with a clear distinction from the hard palate. The patients note perspiration and dryness in the pharynx. By 7-8 days from the onset of the disease, the mucus of the soft palate acquires a normal appearance in most patients.
There are changes in the nasopharynx: the mucous membrane of the nose reddened, edematous, dry. Swelling of nasal conchae makes breathing difficult through the nose. These changes on day 2-3 from the onset of the disease are replaced by discharge from the nose. Rhinitis is observed in approximately 80% of patients, its duration is 4-7 days. Due to toxic damage to the walls of blood vessels and intense sneezing during the flu, nosebleeds often occur.
The most typical syndrome of tracheobronchitis, which is manifested by sore or pain in the chest, behind the sternum, as well as a painful dry cough.
Cough is observed in about 90% of patients. Duration of cough for uncomplicated influenza is 5-6 days.

Vladislav Bigusov

now walks piggy flu ....

Anastasia Tokareva

And than to treat a flu?

Masha Ivanova

Listen, well, if you are already ill with the flu, then only the doctor should choose the treatment. You do not forget, the flu is very serious. In some cases, even hospitalized. So my advice to you, to the doctor to address. But if not yet, and just fear of getting sick, then my advice to you is to use ointment. On application - very simple, in the nose it is necessary to smear it (on the similarity of oxalic). Protects against viruses of all kinds. In general, how much I use it, do not get sick at all.

Help me please! The doctor told me that I have the flu. And what kind of flu is walking now?

Answers:

Denis Barabash

Apparently dill!

Maxim Chebykin

strains of influenza are now countless, it is up to the doctor to decide which one, I suggest you lie more and do not do loads (to argue why for a long time, just believe *)) tk can be serious complications

Sergey Ilenko

Now the whole Russia is suffering from the EPIDEMIC of the FLU. This flu is very dangerous!!! The temperature reaches 40-42 degrees. Lasts about a month. Temperature can not be knocked down !!!

Bitten by a turbine

According to the forecast of the World Health Organization in 2015, the following influenza strains are predicted to circulate:
- A / California / 7/2009 (H1N1)
- A / Texas / 50/2012 (H3N2)
- B / Massachusetts / 2/2012

Vitaliy Norenko

With ARVI:
Lavomax - 6 tablets for all treatment. Ascorbic - up to 3 grams per day. Abundant drink (drink warm milk with honey or butter, tea with raspberries, linden, mint, thyme) from eight to ten glasses a day.
When you cough, breastfeeding (better with licorice) + Cameton inhaler (to splash in the nose and into the mouth, breathing in your mouth that would fall into the bronchi got). You can also pour boiling water into the teapot (not above the holes) and throw the balm "Red Star" from the match head. Breathe in through the mouth of the teapot, exhale through the nose.
If the temperature does not exceed 38 - do not knock down the temperature!
Chop your legs with mustard + dry mustard into your socks after the procedure (at night).

Inna ***

3 g of ascorbic acid? that the kidneys fall off?

valja titova

COLD. Mefenamic acid = 2 tablespoons at night, and 1m in the morning = EVERYTHING! (only 3 tabl and cheerful, and healthy. Not harmful). // Soar your feet in comfortably hot water (adding boiling water gradually), if there is + dry mustard. // Runny nose - dilute the onion juice with water - bury your nose (super). Oxolin ointment in the nose. Propolis alcohol apt with water, rinse and nose, and throat. "Vietnamese asterisk". // Throat - gauze (nasal shawl) to wet, squeeze - very plentifully with simple soap soap and soap overnight and wrap around the throat, attach a kerchief. You can leaf cabbage crumpled to the throat. Eat herring with skin (without giblets). / / Cough: gogol-mogol on an empty stomach (whipped yolks with sugar). "Potatoes in uniform" - boil, merge boiling water, cover the head with a blanket and breathe over the potatoes. After this potatoes, grind a spoonful of soda into the tissues, put on the chest, on the area of ​​the bronchi, hold the compress until the potatoes cool. // Mukaltin. Altey is in the pharmacy. //
Ear, nose can warm hot salt. In a frying pan heat, tie in a knot, heat. //
High temperature to bring down: in the water to splash vinegar, wipe off with a wet napkin. Or soak the sheet in this water, wrap yourself and go to bed with an oilcloth for 15 minutes. If t rises again - it is dangerous to miss pneumonia (deadly) - to call an ambulance - to be treated in a hospital, there will be an X-ray. // Influenza prevention: grate garlic and onions, place on saucers and arrange throughout the apartment -helps very much!!! // An ancient folk way for a cold is to sprinkle salt on the coccyx. // Cut from the bulb, a circle 0.5 cm thick and hold it by the cheek. An hour. Then break and a new circle, on the cheek. I slept with him.
Cough-Composition; butter-1 tablespoon, sugar-1 tbsp. l. + honey-1 tbsp. l + egg raw raw curd, aloe juice (leaf chesnut garlic) -1 tablespoon; 150-200 gr. milk-boil. All grind in such a sequence and slowly pour, stirring - hot milk. It's hot to drink and go to bed. After the first glass, he makes it easier. Is called -Children's Cocktail))) Source: Medic. (This prescription is 40 years old) //
Heavy cough. I write a prescription, than my mother pulled out of pneumonia, and my one-year-old daughter from the other world, when the bronchial tubes were sticking together! It will not be worse. (Other people's recipes from the I-net) I Need INTERNAL FAT. Earlier it could be bought ready in the market, now you can remel it yourself! and GARLIC. Finely three garlic + fat, in a ratio of 1: 3, if it burns, add fat or cotton wool we put where it's hot! The resulting mixture is spread on a tracing paper, carved into the size of the chest and back. We put a sort of "yellow card", tie it, put on a T-shirt and sleep a night! If there was a temperature / at me under 40 /, then by morning I fell down, my mother washed the compress with cologne and put on me a warm one. 3 days can not be washed! REPEAT IT THROUGH DAY-ANOTHER! I warn you - the treatment is smelly! But the patients stop coughing! They sleep peacefully, not sitting, but lying down! // ERITHROMYCIN-a pertussis antibiotic for children-simple, does not affect either the liver or anything. It is possible even as a prophylaxis (doctor). It is necessary: ​​- in the room +16 cold, there is no moisture. You can not rub and warm. Do not wrap. Walk. //
Cough (recipe of the family of physicians): Cocoa 2ch spoons + milk 200g boiled gradually add, stirring + yolk eggs home + honey with a spoon. At the end + 2 liters of cognac (or vodka). To drink hot, on a sip before a dream. With increased pressure, when taking tablets, or children - you can without alcohol.
DRY cough: honey, spoonful, soda, half a spoonful of tea-in a mug, heat on a steam bath, stirring, until the foam forms. After cooling, apply on white paper and paste on the chest and bronchi for the whole night. Warm up, put on a T-shirt. Until morning everything will be absorbed (3-4 times).
Night cough-1 st spoon draining the oil, then 1 tl honey to eat and not to drink. Be healthy!

Bernard Marceau

I wish you good health and all the best;))

Irina

Thanks for the good advice, it feels like giving from the heart!

Flu 2016 - symptoms, treatment

Annually, viral agents of acute respiratory infections are mutated, and as a result, epidemiological indicators inevitably increase. In the current period, a record number of cases fell on influenza 2016 - symptoms and treatment of this pathology are complicated by the emergence of new antigenic strains resistant to preventive measures and vaccination. These include subtypes of the virus group A (H1N1, H2N2) and B.

Prevention and treatment of early symptoms of influenza 2016

According to the conclusion of the World Health Organization, the only true measure of prevention is vaccination. This year, the vaccines include 3 prevalent strains of influenza:

• A / Switzerland / 9715293/2013 (H3N2);
• A / California / 7/2009 (H1N1) pdm09 is the main virus;
• B / Phuket / 3073/2013.

Despite the proven efficacy of existing vaccines, they work only in 80% of cases, so therapists advise using additional antiviral drugs.

For the treatment of the first symptoms of influenza 2016, it is recommended to use the following tools in the incubation period:

• Tamiflu;
• Relenza;
• Tyloron;
• Cycloferon;
• Kagocel;
• Arbidol;
• Ergoferon;
• Ingavirin;
• Anaferon.

It is worth noting that Relenza and Tamiflu are effective only in the first 48 hours with the appearance of early signs of the disease. If therapy begins later, it is advisable to use the remaining drugs from the list.

The main symptoms and treatment of influenza during the 2016 epidemic

With a normally functioning immune system, the clinical manifestations of acute respiratory viral infections are poorly expressed and do not even require special therapy.

In those cases when there is a severe variant of the course of influenza, the following characteristic signs appear:

• a sharp rise in body temperature above 38.5 degrees;
• severe weakness and drowsiness;
• reduced working capacity;
• dizziness;
• profuse sweating;
• photophobia;
• the occurrence of cough and cold only after 2-3 days from the debut of the disease;
• painful sensations behind the sternum, in the trachea;
• aches in large joints and muscles;
• nausea;
• redness of the eyes, lacrimation;
• headache;
• feeling of heaviness in the region of the superciliary arches;
• difficulty breathing on inspiration;
• dyspnea.

Rarely, such manifestations of intoxication as vomiting and indigestion are associated.

For all types of influenza, a single treatment algorithm has long been developed:

• bed rest;
• daily airing of the room;
• frequent wet cleaning;
• abundant drinking;
• diet with the predominance of light soups, boiled meat, cereals, vegetables and fruits;
• reception of vitamins (Supradin, Vitrum).

The drug approach is to alleviate the main signs of the disease.

To treat the symptoms of influenza 2016, anti-inflammatory drugs are used - Paracetamol, Ibuprofen and their analogues. They can reduce the severity of pain syndromes, aches in joints, reduce body temperature.

If there are additional signs (cough, swelling of the mucous membranes, runny nose), appropriate medications are prescribed:

• mucolytics;
• antihistamines;
• vasoconstrictor.

It is important to remember that therapy of progressive symptoms is carried out only under the supervision of a doctor, since ARVI often causes complications in the form of pneumonia, otitis and sinusitis.

Treatment of flu symptoms in 2016 folk remedies

Unconventional medicine refers to symptomatic therapy, trying to use it to cure severe forms of influenza is very dangerous.

Simple and effective folk methods of alleviating the signs of ARVI:

1. Every day, eat a clove of garlic or a little onions, deeply inhale their scent.
2. In drinking water, add fresh lemon juice (1 tbsp. spoon for 1 liter).
3. Use warm compotes or water-diluted jam.
4. Instead of tea, take herbal decoctions based on the flowers of chamomile, raspberry and currant leaves, hips.
5. Make hot 10-minute hand baths.

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Flu 2016: How to avoid infection?

Autumn is already on the doorstep, and this means that seasonal diseases make themselves felt. We will study the characteristics of influenza this year, the methods of treatment and prevention, as well as the main symptoms of the disease.

Information that the virus mutates for more than a year at all on hearing. The best specialists of WHO are engaged in the study of its species, analyze and predict which strain will make itself felt in the autumn-winter period and will be a real test for human health.

Every year, people with low immunity suffer from seasonal infectious and viral diseases. The main danger of the disease is that the virus is prone to frequent mutations. Every 10-20 years, the epidemiological situation changes drastically and is complicated by a complete mutation of the strain. But this does not mean that the symptomatology of the disorder is drastically changing. As a rule, more dangerous symptoms are added to the "classic" signs.

For 2015-2016 epidemiologists expect influenza outbreaks for November-January. And this means that the planned vaccination will be carried out in September-October. But for this season experts predict a stable situation even in the first months of cold weather. Therefore, there is an excellent chance to prepare for a meeting with the infection and to neutralize it.

Flu season 2016 is a hidden danger

For the coming season, doctors do not foreshadow catastrophic outbreaks of influenza. But this does not mean that you do not need to prevent the disease. Since the virus is rightfully considered the most dangerous among known virus lesions. The greatest danger is for people with chronic diseases of the respiratory system and a weakened immune system. The risk group includes elderly people, pregnant women and children.

In 2016, analysts predict an insignificant activity of earlier known strains:

• A / California / 7/2009 (H1N1) pdm09 is a subtype of swine flu, which became known in 2009. It is this virus that caused the epidemic all over the world. The greatest danger is the complications that very often lead to death. Infection can cause sinusitis, pneumonia and even inflammation of the meninges.
• A / Switzerland / 9715293/2013 (H3N2) is a subtype of strain A. Its danger in complications, which pathologically affect the cardiovascular system.
• B / Phuket / 3073/2013 (B / Yamagata) and B / Brisbane / 60/2008 - a subtype of strain B, refers to poorly studied viruses. The disease is difficult to diagnose because of the lubricated symptoms. But doctors do not consider it dangerous, since it does not cause life-threatening complications.

Solving the problem of influenza is significantly complicated by the fact that the symptoms that appear at its early stage can be observed in other diseases. Under the mask of influenza infection can be: tonsillitis, food poisoning, typhoid fever, rheumatism, dysentery, tuberculosis and other disorders. There are known influenza-like respiratory tract infections that occur as influenza, but are caused by very different viruses.

To date, there are eight families of such viruses, including the common cold viruses, adenoviruses, parainfluenza and 1RS viruses. Diseases caused by such an infection resemble a real flu. To determine the true pathogen that caused the outbreak, an antibody test is performed.

Flu 2015-2016: special risk groups

Any disease has certain risk groups among people who are predisposed to infection. Since influenza infection is a respiratory disease caused by viruses, its main danger is a high level of infectiousness, severe course and weight of complications. With improper treatment or lack of it, the ailment can be fatal.

Consider who is at risk for the incidence of influenza infection:

• Newborn children

Children have no immunity, which significantly increases the risk of infection. The situation is complicated by the fact that up to six months, routine vaccination is not carried out. To prevent illness, it is recommended to follow preventive measures. So, if the child is breastfed, the mother should be vaccinated. This will allow the baby to get antibodies through the milk. All who contact the child should also be vaccinated. If someone from family members have symptoms of infection, then any contact with the newborn is contraindicated.

• Pregnant

Immunity is weakened by hormonal changes caused by the development of the fetus. The flu of 2016 in a pregnant woman is dangerous for both the woman herself and her child. The most serious consequence of an ailment is premature birth. If a woman carries the disease on her legs, this can lead to the development of various defects in the fetus, even miscarriage is possible. Prevent these processes can be timely vaccination and preventive measures.

• Elderly people

The risk of infection is caused by a number of factors, primarily - a large number of chronic diseases and a natural decrease in immunity. Misconduct has a disastrous effect on vaccination.

In addition to the categories described above, the risk group includes people with chronic diseases and disabilities, patients with neurological disorders development, asthmatics, patients with chronic lesions of the lungs, kidneys and liver, as well as people with developmental delays and mental disorders.

World Flu 2016 - already on the threshold

Mixovirus influenzae that is the influenza virus, is a member of the family Orthomyxoviridae and has three forms: A, B, C. Types A and B are found in humans. Virus A is the main source of influenza epidemic, and type B provokes milder forms of the disease. Infection is determined by antigenic properties, that is, for the differentiation of A and B types, a solution of antigens of matrix proteins and antigens of non-cloproteins is used.

Consider the main clinical signs of viruses and their stages (found all over the world):

Virus	Symptoms	The form gravity	Assessment of severity	Flow features
A AT FROM	Intoxication of the body, headaches, chills, convulsive syndrome, catarrhal phenomena.	Lightweight	The temperature is subfebrile, with little indication of intoxication.	Without complications, a mild course.
Pathological changes from the bronchopulmonary system (hemorrhagic edema, bronchitis, segmental edema).	Medium Heavy	Body temperature 38.5-39.5 ° C, symptoms of intoxication (head and muscle pains, adynamia, dizziness) are expressed. In rare cases, abdominal syndrome and segmental puffiness are possible.	Possible complications associated with the virus (neuritis, encephalitis and others).
Heavy	The body temperature reaches critical values ​​of 40-40.5 ° C. Possible loss of consciousness, nonsense, convulsions, hallucinations, nausea and vomiting.	It is characterized by bacterial complications (otitis media, purulent necrotic laryngo-tracheobranchitis, pneumonia, bronchitis)
Immunofluorescence and immunoenzyme assays have positive results	Hyper-toxic	Hyperthermal Syndrome; meningo-encephalitic syndrome; hemorrhagic syndrome

World statistics indicate that annually about 15% of humanity suffers from influenza. It is this affliction that causes irreversible damage to the structures of the brain and the cardiovascular system. The European Center for Disease Control and Prevention predicts a low activity of the infection for the coming year. But isolated cases of infection are possible, which can be prevented by a timely vaccine.

The flu epidemic 2016

The beginning of the flu epidemic is forecast for January-February 2016. There is still enough time to think about the options for prevention or get vaccinated. A sharp jump in the incidence rate is possible in November-December this year. The danger of the ailment is that only limited means are required to eliminate it.

Annually more than 200 thousand people die from the disease and its complications. Since infection occurs by airborne droplets, the flu takes the form of epidemics, that is, sudden outbreaks that quickly and suddenly spread. In especially acute periods, up to 50-70% of the total population can be infected.

To prevent the catastrophic extent of the disease, it is recommended to carry out prophylaxis. To date, vaccination is considered the most effective. This method not only reduces the mortality rate and maintains health, but also has a significant economic effect. This is due to the fact that the economic damage from the virus of one person is more than $ 100, and the cost of vaccination is 6-8 times lower than the losses from the disease.

For the 2015-2016 season, the composition of influenza vaccines has been updated, according to the recommendation of the World Health Organization. In the vaccine, two strains have been replaced, and now it protects against the three most commonly encountered and serious virus complications.

The strains of influenza vaccines:

• A / California / 7/2009 (H1N1) pdm09
• A / Switzerland / 9715293/2013 (H3N2) -like virus
• B / Phuket / 3073/2013-like virus

Compulsory vaccinations are free of charge: children from 6 months, schoolchildren, students, medical, educational, transport and communal workers. And also pregnant women, patients older than 60 years, persons subject to conscription for military service and people with chronic diseases. The procedure is allowed to be carried out simultaneously with other vaccinations, except for vaccination against tuberculosis.

Flu 2016 in Russia

According to the forecasts of the Federal Health Service, an increase in the incidence of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections will begin in January 2016. February will be unsuccessful, since an epidemic of moderate intensity is assumed. According to preliminary estimates by WHO in 2016, the following strains will prevail in Russia: AH1N1, AH3N2 and influenza B. These strains became the basis of the vaccine "Grippol plus", which is about to vaccinate the Russians.

In all districts, the level of morbidity is monitored to prevent an epidemic. Influenza is dangerous because of complications, the most unfavorable of which is pneumonia. To date, it is this complication that holds the leading position among infectious diseases. Particular attention is paid to informing the population at the regional level.

Quarantine-restrictive measures have been developed in medical institutions. For the period of the epidemic, additional beds were procured and drugs were purchased, which would allow patients to be hospitalized in the infectious departments in a timely manner and begin therapy.

Flu 2016 in Ukraine

The World Health Organization has published a forecast of the circulation of strains of the influenza virus in this epidemic season for the northern hemisphere, which is likely to affect Ukraine. According to the data received, the composition of the viruses has been updated, so people with a weakened immune system need to be vaccinated.

For 2015-2016, it is recommended to use vaccines against such strains as:

• A / California / 7/2009 (H1N1) pdm09
• A / Switzerland / 9715293/2013 # 01
• In / Phuket / 3073/2013

In the past, the epidemic season recorded about 5.4 million. cases of influenza infection. At the same time, about 13% of the total population of the ARVI got sick, 49% of them - children under 16 years old. The Ukrainian Center for Disease Control and Monitoring regularly analyzes the immune stratum of the population. Fresh information indicates insufficient immunological protection of Ukrainians, which threatens the epidemic state and dangerous complications of influenza.

Symptoms of influenza 2016: warned - means armed

Clinical signs of influenza and SARS have much in common because of the defeat of the respiratory tract and general toxic symptoms. Influenza is an acute, infectious disease with mild catarrhal symptoms and severe toxicosis. The largest lesion occurs in the trachea and large bronchi. Symptomatics varies and depends on the immune status of the patient's body and age, as well as on the type of virus and its strain.

In 2015-2016, there can be both uncomplicated and complicated forms of the disease. The incubation period can last from a few hours to 1-5 days. After this, acute clinical manifestations begin. The severity of any form depends on the severity and duration of intoxication and catarrhal symptoms.

Intoxication

The main sign that manifests itself in the first hours of infection. The disease begins with a sharp rise in temperature, from subfebrile to hyperthermia. If the disease has an easy form, then the temperature is not high. Severity of intoxication shows the level of fever. When infected with type A (H1N1) virus, the symptoms of intoxication are poorly expressed even at very high body temperature.

• Temperature - acute and short. The period of fever lasts 2-6 days, after which the temperature decreases. If it persists for a long period of time, then this indicates complications.
• Headache - unpleasant sensations arise in the frontal and supraorbital areas, intensify when the eyeball moves. The severity of the pain may be different, but, as a rule, it is moderate. Pronounced pains are accompanied by sleep disorders, vomiting and unfavorable symptoms from the CNS.
• General weakness - this symptom also refers to the syndrome of intoxication. There is fatigue, increased sweating, a sense of weakness. The patient complains of muscle and joint pains, aches in the whole body, and especially in the lumbosacral region.
• Appearance - the patient's face looks red, conjunctivitis, photophobia and lacrimation possible.

Catarrhal syndrome

Another leading sign of influenza infection. But, as a rule, he recedes into the background, and in some cases is absent. The duration of catarrhal syndrome is 7-10 days, but cough may last longer.

• The oropharynx - the reddening of the soft palate with a distinction from the hard palate is observed. By the 3rd day of the disease, redness changes to a vascular network. If the ailment has a severe course, then in the soft palate there are small hemorrhages and cyanosis. The mucous membrane is restored on the 7-8th day of treatment.
• Nasopharynx - the nasal mucosa is hyperemic, dry, edematous. Nasal conchae are swollen, which significantly hinders breathing. These symptoms occur on day 2-3 of the disease and are accompanied by discharge from the nose. In the case of toxic damage to the vascular walls and intense sneezing, there may be nasal bleeding.
• Cough, tracheobronchitis, laryngitis - there are painful sensations behind the sternum, dry cough. If the flu is uncomplicated, then cough persists for 5-6 days. In addition, there is rapid breathing, pain in the throat, hoarse voices, wheezing.

• Cardiovascular system - changes due to toxic damage to the heart muscle. When the temperature rises, palpitations occur, accompanied by blanching of the skin. After this, there is sluggishness, slowing of the pulse and redness of the skin.
• Digestive system - changes are not expressed in character. There is a decrease in appetite, constipation, impaired intestinal motility. On the tongue appears a white coating, possibly an intestinal disorder.
• The urinary system - as the viruses are eliminated from the body through the kidneys, it leads to damage to the kidney tissue. In the analysis of urine appears protein and blood elements.
• CNS - toxic reactions from the nervous system entail severe headaches, drowsiness, anxiety, convulsions and loss of consciousness. In rare cases, there are meningic symptoms.

If the flu is extremely severe, complications can lead to cerebral edema and other pathologies. Lightning-fast form of influenza lesion represents a serious danger of death. Patients with chronic diseases and a weakened immune system are at risk. This form causes pulmonary and cerebral edema, various bleeding, severe respiratory failure and other complications.

Features of the flu 2016

Despite the fact that the season of acute infectious diseases has just begun, medical statistics are horrifying. Features of the flu of 2016 is that in the first week of the new year the disease was affected by about 125 thousand people. But the worst thing is an increase in the number of deaths.

The disease causes the influenza virus AN1N1, which first made itself felt in 2009. The average incidence of swine flu is 570 patients per 1, 00 population. In Ukraine, the highest rate of pathology is recorded in the Kiev and Odessa regions, the least affected in the Transcarpathian and Ternopil regions. On the territory of Russia, this strain also rages.

Because the infection is constantly mutating, this greatly complicates the process of diagnosis and treatment. In connection with the epidemiological situation, an intensified antiepidemic regime is being introduced in many cities. Schools and kindergartens are closed for quarantine, infectious hospitals are overcrowded, a masked regime is introduced. All forces are thrown on informing the population about a dangerous disease and the peculiarities of its prevention.

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What is the difference between a cold and flu?

Many people believe that the flu is a synonym for the common cold. Only the temperature rose, there was a runny nose and cough, the patients immediately diagnosed themselves as a flu. Of course, this approach is completely wrong. It is very important to understand the difference between these diseases. Colds are mild diseases with sparing symptoms. Influenza and its complications can cause pneumonia and death.

Influenza infection is a viral disease that is accompanied by high fever, muscle and joint pain, weakness. The common cold is a broader concept consisting of a complex of symptoms that are caused by both bacteria and viruses. That is, to treat the flu, you need a special medicine, and for a cold you need to establish the type of the disease and only then prescribe a therapy.

• The cold develops slowly, usually with malaise, and the flu - with a sharp temperature jump and increased weakness.
• Colds can be both viral and bacterial etiology, influenza is an acute viral lesion.
• For the diagnosis of influenza, bacteriological tests are used, and laboratory tests are used to confirm the cold.
• As a rule, the cold has a favorable outcome, and the flu, especially severe and neglected forms, leads to complications and even death.

Influenza, acute respiratory infections and acute respiratory infections are colds that have a common symptom but differ in the nature of their course and duration.

Symptomatology	Flu	Other SARS
Time from infection to the first signs	1-2 hours to 2-5 days	2-7 days
Onset of disease	Fast, there is a headache, chills, weakness.	Gradually, there is a runny nose, cough, mild weakness.
Temperature	> 38.5C
Painful symptoms	General malaise and fever, pain in the muscles.	The defeat of the upper respiratory tract (cough, wheezing).
Complications	Often	Rarely

As a rule, the incidence of colds increases from the end of August and lasts until the spring period. The flu is characterized by epidemiological outbreaks in December and February.

How to treat the flu 2016?

At the first symptoms of a malaise it is very important to react correctly and prevent the development of infection. Treatment of influenza is a complex of procedures that allow to destroy the virus and restore normal functioning of the organism with minimal complications.

Consider the algorithm that should be followed for influenza infection:

• Bed rest

Disease can not be carried on legs, therefore during this period it is necessary to observe bed rest and to sleep more. But do not forget that an ailment is not an excuse to spend time watching TV or at a computer.

• Drinking regime

During illness, there is increased sweating, which can lead to dehydration of the body. Therefore, to maintain the water-salt balance, you need to consume a sufficient amount of liquid (herbal teas, juices, fruit drinks, pure water).

• The climate in the apartment

It is necessary to regularly carry out wet cleaning in the room, since a moist climate helps to tolerate the disease more easily. Ventilation of the premises will allow the accumulation of accumulated microbes and viruses. In addition, fresh air promotes recovery and improves well-being. You can use a variety of aroma lamps with aromatic oils or salt lamps that kill germs.

• Food

Despite the fact that in the early days of the disease the appetite is significantly reduced, proper nutrition will enrich the body and weakened immune system with vitamins and beneficial substances. Food should be easy, the diet should predominate porridge, soups, boiled meat, fruits and vegetables.

• Vitamins

Help to maintain the body in a tone and quickly eliminate the symptoms of the disease. Vitamin complexes - Vitrum and Supradin - have a good immunomodulating effect.

In addition to the above methods of treatment, there is also drug therapy. Acceptance of medications should be informed and recommended by the attending physician. Independently take pills is contraindicated. To date, there is no shortage of medicines that eliminate viral and colds. Consider their classification by general criteria.

Drugs for symptomatic therapy

Drugs of this category eliminate only the symptoms of the disease: heat, muscle and headaches, nasal congestion, cough. Such pills do not affect the virus, so they should be used as a secondary agent.

• Analgesics and antipyretic drugs - have analgesic effect, relieve muscle and joint pain.
• Vasoconstrictors - help to eliminate nasal congestion, swelling of the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract and nasal sinuses.
• Antihistamines - reduce swelling of mucous membranes, eliminate inflammation, lacrimation and itching. Most often, patients are prescribed: Chlorphenamine, Promethazine.

The above-described drugs do not eliminate the viral infection, but soften its symptoms. Duration of therapy is 3-5 days.

Drugs affecting the immune system and the virus

These drugs are prescribed only after determining the cause of the disease and the type of virus. Antiviral and immunomodulating drugs destroy the virus and prevent the possibility of development of the pathogen. Preparations of this category are classified according to the mechanism of action:

• Inhibitors of neuraminidase - stop the spread of infection in the body, reduce the risk of complications. Most often, patients are prescribed: Oseltamivir and Zanamivir.
• Inductors interferon - perfectly combined with other antiviral agents and enhance their effect. Promote the production of proteins in the body that suppress the infection. Effective as a preventive tool during influenza epidemics. This category includes: Cycloferon, Arbidol, Amiksin.
• The blockers of the viral protein M2 are antiviral agents of the type A. Appointed very rarely, as they have many side effects: Rimantadine, Amantadine
• In addition to the above described funds, antiviral preparations are isolated, we consider them:
• Homeopathic medicines - Aflubin, Anaferon, Arbidol, Antigrippin.
• Immunostimulating agents - Koldenflu, Imudon, Kagocel, Amiksin.
• Antitussive - Ats, Lazolvan, Kodelak, Libeksin, Sinekod.
• To relieve the inflammation of the throat and the common cold - Pharinggocept, Strepsils, Nazivin, Naftizin, Sinupret.
• Antiviral powders - Koldakt, Lemsip, Nurofen, Panadol, Tamaflu, Kodelmikst.

Any drugs aimed at treating a viral disease should be prescribed by the attending physician. Their independent use can cause serious side effects from all organs and systems, which will aggravate the course of the underlying disease.

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Complications of the 2016 flu

AH1N1 or swine flu hit the world in 2009, taking with it a lot of human lives. This year, a mutated strain appeared, which also caused deaths. Its danger in rapid spread, especially in rainy and wet weather. Since this winter lives on the weather of autumn, it is this that can explain the prevailing epidemiological situation.

Danger of the virus in its complications. Flu 2016 causes non-susceptible antibiotic viral pneumonia. The disease quickly affects the lungs and vascular system, provoking puffiness, which can lead to death within 24 hours. The preconditions for secondary infection are associated with a weakened immune system. Because of the severe inflammatory process, she can not fight new pathologies.

Signs of secondary infection in cases of flu have differed depending on the general condition of the body and the bacteria that caused the pathology. But characteristic for all the symptom (appears on the 3-6th day of the disease) is the second wave of fever. It is from this point on the life of the patient depends on the effectiveness of treatment.

Consider the most common complications of influenza 2016:

• Pneumonia - the danger of pneumonia is that it appears suddenly when it seems that the disease has receded. High body temperature 39-40 ° C is accompanied by chills, pain in the chest, cough with phlegm and blood.
• Sinusitis - a prolonged inflammatory process in the nasopharynx causes severe headaches, changes in the voice. Perhaps the redness of the skin and the release of pus from the sinuses.
• Otitis - this complication occurs in both children and adults. There are severe pains in the ears with sharp lumbago, which intensify during conversation, food intake or pressure in the ear.

With timely medical care, these bacterial complications can be quickly eliminated. For treatment use a wide range of antibiotics and vitamin therapy.

More dangerous complications:

• Hypertensive pneumonia - many specialists attribute this pathology to influenza varieties, but in fact it is its consequence. Body temperature exceeds the threshold of 40 ° C, it is accompanied by neurotoxicosis, convulsions, hallucinations, nosebleeds. It is this pathology that is the main cause of deaths from influenza.
• Reye syndrome - as a rule, occurs in patients under 12 years of age. It arises because of the use during therapy of aspirin, which destroys the functioning of the liver and the central nervous system. In half the case this leads to death. The first symptoms appear on the 5th-6th day of the disease. In children, convulsions, respiratory disorders, increased drowsiness, apathy, coma begin. The only prevention of this pathology is the rejection of aspirin during the treatment of viral infections.
• Guillain-Barre syndrome is another complication that occurs most often in children. It makes itself felt 1-2 weeks after the flu. The child suffers from muscle pain, increased weakness, heart rate abnormalities and blood pressure, impaired kidney function. The main cause of the disorder is that the body produces antibodies to its cells in the nervous system that have been infected with the virus. The acute period lasts for a month, and for a full recovery it will take years. Without timely medical assistance, the child is paralyzed, and even death.

Another group of influenza complications are brain and CNS lesions. The risk group includes children, people with predisposition to brain disorders, pregnant women and elderly patients.

• Meningitis - there are severe headaches in combination with vomiting and increased tone of the neck and neck muscles. In especially severe cases, the patient throws back his head. The prognosis of the pathology depends on the results of the diagnosis, but, as a rule, unfavorable.
• Encephalitis - influenza infection affects the cerebral cortex and cerebral vessels. It develops at the acute stage of the flu, that is, in the early days. Against this background, there is a high fever, convulsions, loss of consciousness and even violations of speech function. May lead to paralysis or paresis.
• Arachnoiditis - this complication has a hidden nature, since it may appear in a couple of months, or even a year after the flu-like defeat. For its slow course, there is a growing symptomatology. Patients complain of frequent headaches, nausea, tinnitus, increased fatigue. There are epileptic seizures, reduced visual acuity and hearing. Most often, arachnoiditis is detected in differential diagnostics with oncology.

The pathologies described above are only a small part of what the flu can lead to. The reason for concern should be an unexpectedly emerging, uncharacteristic for the viral infection symptomatology. At the first signs of a pathological condition, you need to seek medical help. After a comprehensive examination, the doctor will determine the reality of the threat of complications.

How to prevent the flu this season 2015-2016?

Many preventive measures are used to prevent influenza. But special attention is paid to vaccination, which is a specific immunoprophylaxis.

To date, there are three generations of vaccines - whole-virion, split, subunit. They have in their composition viral antigens, which allows the body to develop protection. But this method has a number of drawbacks. The vaccination is done from one virus, so if another species appears during the epidemic, the vaccine will not protect and will have to be vaccinated again. Do not forget about those cases when vaccination caused a number of negative consequences. Therefore, this method is a personal choice for everyone.

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Common methods of preventing infection:

• Strengthening the immune system - for preventive purposes it is recommended to take immunostimulating drugs and carry out tempering of the body.
• Vitamin therapy - to strengthen the protective properties of the immune system, natural vitamins are excellent, which are found in fresh vegetables, fruits and greens.
• Hygiene - after visiting the street, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and clean your nose with a solution of sea salt.
• Avoid places of congestion - during the epidemic, refuse to visit public places and transport. To prevent infection, wear a cotton-gauze dressing.
• Healthy indoor climate - regularly wet cleaning and airing. If you have a humidifier, an aroma lamp or a salt lamp, then use them, they kill germs in the room and refresh the air.

Flu 2016 is a seasonal ailment, to the appearance of which it is possible to prepare. Conducting elementary preventive measures, will protect against acute viral infection.

Mortality in influenza in 2016

According to official data, about 30 people died of influenza infection in Ukraine this year. Mortality in influenza in 2016 is many times higher than this figure for the past period. Since the beginning of the epidemic season, that is, from October 1, 2015 to today, about 2.5 million people have been registered. cases of influenza and ARVI. About 4% of all patients were hospitalized, the majority of whom were children under 17 years of age - 75%.

The seriousness of the situation is aggravated by a sharp increase in mortality. This season prevails swine flu (Californian strain). 80% of deaths are associated with late seeking medical help (5-6 days). This indicates that many people do not perform basic preventive recommendations.

To date, it is difficult to predict the extent and lethality of the influenza epidemic. Therefore, at the first sign of the disease, you need to seek medical help. In order to prevent pathology and its complications, it is very important to carry out prevention:

1. Always wash your hands - in most cases, infection occurs by contact. Malicious microorganisms can live on the surface of infected objects for several hours, or even weeks. Disinfect hands after visiting public transport and other places of congestion.
2. Limit the use of alcohol and nicotine - it is the smokers and alcoholics who are most often ill with the flu and have its complications. Tobacco smoke dries the nasal passages and paralyzes the ciliated epithelium, which begins to pass the infection into the body. Passive smoking also poses a danger, as it reduces the status of the immune system.
3. Drink plenty of fluids, do exercises and breathe fresh air. Regular airing of the room and walks in the fresh air temper the body. Physical loads accelerate the oxygen exchange between the circulatory system and the lungs, which contributes to the elimination of toxins.

Do not forget that the flu is one of the most dangerous infectious diseases to date. And even if the disease is not severe, it can cause serious consequences.

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Flu 2015: recognize, cure, prevent

What can we expect in this season of influenza, how dangerous is the disease, what are its predictions? We offer you useful information about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of influenza 2015.

Flu is the most unpredictable disease, the course of which is difficult to predict. The influenza virus is constantly mutating, creating new strains and causing whole epidemics.

The influenza virus is variable, so new strains appear each year, causing more painful and dangerous symptoms. The disease is transmitted not only from person to person, but also from people to animals, birds and vice versa. It is in this lies the danger of influenza, as the pathogens consist not only of human nucleotides, but also of pork and bird genomes.

According to the World Health Organization, in the season 2014-2015, the appearance of such viruses as:

• H1N1 - swine flu or California flu. The virus made itself felt in 2009, triggering a severe epidemic. This year, doctors predict an average incidence rate.
• H3N2 - the virus is quite young, but very dangerous. Clinical symptoms are difficult to confirm, the flu gives serious complications to the lungs.
• Yamagata is the most dangerous and not fully studied virus. The symptomatology of this strain is similar to all of the above, which makes it difficult to diagnose and treat it.

As for the forthcoming exacerbation of influenza diseases, the scientists do not predict spontaneous or unexpected outbreaks and a high incidence rate. But do not forget about the prevention, stimulation and hardening of the immune system.

Flu season 2015 - element of unpredictability

Everyone at least once in his life, but he was sick with the flu. That is, the disease is habitual in the everyday sense. But, despite this, the virus has many strains, each of which manifests itself in its own way, has similar symptoms, various and very dangerous complications for the organism. There is such a thing as seasonal flu and it must be distinguished from other types of this virus disease.

• Seasonal or usual flu is always and is characteristic for a certain time of the year. We have it starting from the middle of autumn or at the beginning of winter cold and, as a rule, quite unexpectedly. The virus is not pandemic, that is, does not cause an epidemic, does not lead to massive deaths or devastating consequences.
• Seasonal influenza is not atypical, that is, it has a long period of development and recognizable symptoms. The peculiarity of the atypical influenza virus is that it starts suddenly and at any time of the year. As a rule, people do not pay due attention to the symptoms of the disease, taking flu for an ordinary cold.

The 2015 season of influenza is the expected period, to which both medical and educational institutions are assiduously prepared. The disease is directly related to the time of year, and spreads by airborne droplets. People with a weakened immune system are the first to fall ill. The incubation period of influenza is insignificant, up to 8 hours from infection until the first signs appear. The virus makes itself felt when the rates of respiratory air samples positive for the influenza virus are at a high level for several weeks. So, in the last season of influenza, the H3N2 virus, which belongs to group A, prevailed. The only way to fight the disease is full vaccination and preventive measures.

Symptoms of seasonal flu are manifested as a sharp increase in body temperature, which is very difficult or impossible to knock down. In addition to the temperature of the patient awaits exhausting chills, fever, increased sweating, stuffy nose and runny nose. Antibiotics and nasal sprays do not help. The person quickly gets tired, there are joint pains and a severe headache, which does not go right through to recovery. The person becomes apathetic, there is drowsiness and heavy breathing.

The danger of seasonal flu is that without proper treatment, the disease has terrible consequences for the body. Complications can occur in any body system. Despite the fact that seasonal flu is a common occurrence, without proper treatment, the disease can cause death.

World Flu 2015 is already coming to us

At this time in the world not the most comforting forecasts for influenza 2015 prevail. Of course, the current situation has chances of a favorable outcome, but some facts are very worrying. •

To date, Chile has recorded several deaths from a strain of swine flu. Scientists say that the disease is moving from north to south due to abnormal weather and climate conditions.

• Do not forget about the recently erupted hemorrhagic fever Ebola. If the flu mutates and gets at least some of the symptoms of this disease, the consequences will be disastrous for the whole world.
• For the first time, there were recorded cases of transmission of the virus from person to person, which had not happened before. This suggests that the 2015 flu differs significantly from the strains of the virus of previous years and may have a global mass character.

The forecast for the incidence of influenza 2015 largely depends on preventing a possible disease. Universal vaccination of the population reduces the number of patients. Despite the fact that experts disagree, this year the world expects a wave of three viruses: H1N1, Massachusetts and H3N2. Doctors already identify a number of signs that will help to recognize the disease. Of course, the symptomatology can manifest itself in different ways and depends on the strain of influenza and the age category of the patient.

The main signs of influenza are high temperature, which lasts up to one week and does not get lost by drugs, feverish condition, severe headaches, pain in the muscles and photophobia, rash on the body, sore throat, severe weakness and complete lack of appetite. Do not forget that the disease can occur in several forms, the most dangerous of which is toxic.

Flu Epidemic 2015

The flu epidemic 2015 is possible if the virus is so mutated that existing vaccines will be ineffective in fighting the new strain. The epidemic can happen for the simple reason that the flu is easily transmitted and spreads very quickly. The main way of transmission of the virus is airborne, but it is also possible to use the household way of infection, for example, through household items.

The disease begins sharply, the incubation period can last from 2 to 5 days, in contrast to the seasonal flu, which manifests itself on the day after infection. The severity of the disease depends on the general condition of the body, the age of the patient, the presence of concomitant diseases, and whether there were previously lesions by one of the currently known strains of the virus. Depending on the above factors, one of the forms of the disease can develop. At first, the flu is mild, growing into a moderate, severe and most dangerous hypertoxic.

• Light form - the temperature does not rise to critical values ​​and may be within normal limits. The symptoms of infectious toxicosis are poorly expressed, the patient feels general weakness, fatigue, apathy.
• The medium-heavy form - body temperature reaches critical levels, the patient exhibits all the classic symptoms of the virus. There are catarrhal symptoms, intoxication of the body, respiratory and abdominal symptoms.
• Heavy form - the temperature of the body is kept at 40-40.5 ° C. To the above symptomatology, seizures, vomiting, diarrhea, and nosebleeds are added.

If the flu without complications, then the acute course is observed within 3-5 days, recovery occurs after 10-12 days. But after the transferred disease for a month symptoms of postinfectious asthenia appear. In case of an epidemic, the appearance of a severe form of influenza increases 3-5 times. Most of all victims are among elderly patients, people with chronic diseases and children.

Flu 2015 in Russia

Influenza in Russia, like in any other country, has a certain periodicity and cyclical development. If in previous years the disease was of moderate nature, then in 2015 a peak incidence is possible, which will lead to an increase in its destructive character in subsequent periods. The development of influenza infection also depends on weather conditions, if there is a sharp cooling, then the flu will not exceed its last year's scales.

Scientists predict the previous viral profile, that is, the prevalence of viruses A and the insignificant presence of virus B. If there are mutations, this will negatively affect the aforementioned strains, significantly increase the incidence and mortality rate. Of the viruses of group A, H1N1 and H3N2 will prevail. These strains come to Russia every year and are traditional.

Symptoms of influenza, despite the variety of strains, will be classic, which has been observed for several past years. On this basis, we can distinguish the following signs of influenza: a sharp rise in temperature, dizziness and severe headache, general weakness, muscle pain, lack of appetite. Perhaps the development and uncharacteristic of the flu symptoms: dryness in the pharynx and nose, perspiration, dry cough, diarrhea and other disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Treatment is standard, the success of which depends on the correct and timely diagnosis of the disease. To prevent influenza 2015, the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation recommends vaccination.

Flu 2015 in Ukraine

Flu 2015 in Ukraine can begin in the last decade of December or in January, doctors do not indicate exact numbers or specific time frames. Ukrainians are waiting for the previously known strain of H1N1 California and H3N2, which will go with the virus group B - Massachusetts. As scientists predict, in our country the flu will come from Southeast Asia. In this weather conditions will not stop the virus, but can prolong its stay, which will significantly increase the number of cases. But, despite this, the disease will not have the scale of the epidemic, that is will be within the past years.

The Ministry of Health of Ukraine advises not to abandon the preventive measure of protection against the disease, that is, vaccination. Even if after the vaccination a person becomes ill with the flu, then the risk of possible complications is much less, as well as the duration of the disease. For protection against influenza 2015, it is recommended to do the vaccine in October this year. This will protect against seasonal influenza, and the immune system will have time to acquire the necessary protective properties to fight the new virus.

The vaccination procedure is free and can be taken at any clinic. The only thing you need to have with you is a vaccine purchased in a pharmacy. The cost of a "panacea" from the flu will be at the level of 100-150 UAH. But before vaccination it is necessary to consult a doctor, since the vaccine has a number of contraindications and can cause side effects.

Flu 2015: Special Risk Groups

In any disease, and especially with the flu, there are so-called special risk groups. These groups include categories of people who, for certain reasons, have a high chance of catching the flu and get a number of complications from the disease. Let us consider in more detail which contingents belong to the special risk group for influenza 2015:

• Children

This category includes newborns, babies, and older children. Newborns do not have their immunity, which significantly increases the risk of the disease. Another danger for infants, the fact that up to six months, babies are not eligible for flu vaccination. It is extremely important to carry out seasonal preventive measures to prevent the disease. If the baby is breastfed, the mother should get a flu vaccine. Through breast milk the child will receive ready-made antibodies. Everyone who is close to the child should be vaccinated, and with the slightest symptoms of the disease, do not contact the baby.

• Pregnant women

The immune system of a pregnant woman is weakened due to hormonal changes in the body caused by the growth and development of the child. Flu during pregnancy is dangerous for both mother and her baby. The most dangerous complication of the disease is premature birth, defects in the fetus or intrauterine death. To prevent such dangerous complications, a woman should make a flu vaccine in a timely manner. By the way, vaccination is possible during pregnancy, and is safe for the future mother. Do not forget about the classic preventive measures that will strengthen the immune system.

• Elderly people

The danger of old age before the flu is due to several factors. Firstly, people are mistrustful of vaccination. So, among pensioners the lowest percentage of vaccination against the virus. Secondly, it is a lot of chronic diseases. This fact negatively affects the body and the protective functions of the immune system. If an elderly person has caught a flu, the disease runs for a long time, causing a number of serious complications.

• People with disabilities

The danger for this group of people lies in the lowered immune system. Such people can not always carry out preventive measures to prevent influenza, and are prone to serious complications of the virus disease.

• Patients with chronic diseases

The main risk of getting sick with the flu is reduced protective functions of the immune system because of the long course of pathological processes in the body.

• Travelers

The danger lies in the constant contact with a large number of people and frequent trips in public transport. The only sure method of preventing the disease is vaccination.

Flu symptoms 2015: What you need to know about the enemy?

Symptoms of influenza 2015, like any influenza infection manifests itself as a sharp rise in body temperature and intoxication of the body. The patient suffers from pain in the muscles, severe headache, chills, increased fatigue and irritability. There is dryness in the mouth and nose, a dry tense cough that causes pain behind the sternum.

• If the disease runs smoothly, the above symptoms persist for 5-7 days, after which recovery occurs, but a feeling of extreme fatigue is still present.
• If the flu is severe, the patient is expected to have secondary bacterial infections, which can lead to very serious complications.

Regardless of the strain of the virus, the flu has a big picture. But each of the symptoms can be manifested by specific signs inherent only to him. Consider the main symptoms of influenza 2015:

• A febrile condition is the onset of a disease. The patient's body temperature rises to 39-40 ° C and intoxication of the body develops within a few hours, the condition worsens.
• Chills - as a rule, have a high degree of intensity, so wrapping and warming compresses do not bring relief. As soon as it is possible to bring down the heat, the chills pass.
• Headaches are a symptom of an organism's intoxication, which may indicate a worsening of the flu, and the appearance of complications in the form of sinusitis or sinusitis. The pain has a blunt, pressing character, which is manifested by the movement of the eyes and sharp turns of the head.
• Cough - indicates the development of the inflammatory process in the bronchi. Usually, this is a dry cough.
• Pain in the muscles - manifested in the first day of infection and is a clear sign of intoxication of the body.
• General weakness - there is increased drowsiness and malaise, which are a natural reaction of the body to the action of the virus and weakening of the protective functions of the immune system.
• Vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite - are factors of intoxication and can be a sign of intestinal flu.

In addition to the above symptoms, an additional clinic is available that is accompanied by dizziness, dry mouth, tinnitus, decreased sense of smell and a painful reaction to bright light and strong noise. The patient differs irritability and mild nervous excitability. There is an unhealthy shine in the eyes, a plaque in the tongue and lips, lacrimation, cracks in the corners of the mouth, increased pulse and rapid breathing. The symptomatology depends on the form of the flu. Isolate light, medium, heavy and toxic forms. The duration of fever can be up to one week. At the same time, there is a periodic improvement in the patient's well-being.

Symptoms largely depend on the strain of viruses, consider the symptoms of the most common influenza viruses:

• H1N1 - has a classical symptomatology of influenza, but causes complications in the form of sinusitis, pneumonia, arachnoiditis.
• H3N2 - this virus also has standard symptoms of the disease, but the flu gives complications that manifest as hemorrhagic lung lesions.
• Yamagata - the virus is not fully understood, so it is assigned to all the signs of the flu, since scientists have not yet been able to identify specific symptoms.

The influenza virus can cause serious complications that affect the working capacity of the whole organism. If the inflammatory process is localized in the area of ​​the meninges, then the complication arises from the activation of the infectious focus, it can be frontitis, sick teeth or sinusitis. Arachnoiditis can cause adhesion processes, which will lead to a violation of blood circulation between the membranes of the brain. This complication is characterized by such symptoms as severe headaches, numbness and weakness of the extremities. Severe cases show signs of epilepsy.

Inflammation of the nasal sinuses and pneumonia, that is, pulmonary lesions, characters for the severe form of the course of the flu. The influenza virus causes hemorrhagic symptoms, as a rule, it is: hyperemia of the face against the background of general pallor skin, nasal bleeding, hemorrhages on the mucous membranes and skin integuments. Hemorrhagic signs lead to complications from the cardiovascular system and are an unfavorable prognosis for the disease. That is why, with the first symptoms of influenza, you need to seek qualified medical help, rather than self-medicate.

What is the difference between a cold and flu?

Many people mistakenly believe that the common cold is a synonym for flu. That is, low temperature, a common cold and general weakness pushes the idea that the flu has come. But such self-diagnosis is fundamentally wrong, since influenza and colds are two completely different diseases.

• Influenza is a disease of the viral etiology, which is accompanied by high fever, general weakness, muscle pain, and aching bones.
• The common cold is a common term, which includes a number of diseases of the nasopharynx and upper respiratory tract caused by viruses and bacteria.

Based on the above, we can conclude that the treatment of colds and flu are different. But the most important thing is to correctly diagnose and timely recognize the disease. About the fact that the cold or flu is more dangerous, there is no definite answer to this question, as both viral and bacterial diseases are dangerous for the human body. Medicine knows cases when, at first sight, a harmless flu of a mild form, due to improper treatment, has been transformed into very complicated forms, for example, into pneumonia. This also applies to colds.

There are a number of symptoms that allow you to see the difference between flu and cold, that is, to conduct self-diagnosis.

Flu	Cold
The temperature rises sharply, literally in a couple of hours. It is difficult to say when the first signs of the disease appeared.	The temperature may not rise or rise, but very slowly and not to critical values.
There is a severe headache, general weakness, increased sweating or fever and dry cold skin.	Headache is insignificant, but lethargy and apathy appears. With increased physical exertion, sweating and chills are possible.
In the first days of the disease there is a strong dry cough, runny nose and sneezing.	There is a small tickling in the throat, a minor rhinitis and coughing.
Possible vomiting and diarrhea, that is, signs of intestinal flu.	Vomiting happens extremely rarely and, as a rule, when the form of the disease is neglected or improperly treated.

Influenza is considered a typical viral disease, can be seasonal, accompanied by high fever and a number of other symptoms characteristic of it. But what diseases refer to such a concept as a cold? By the way, almost all diseases of this nature are combined under the general diagnosis - acute respiratory viral infection. Consider the main diseases that relate to the common concept of the common cold:

• Rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa or a common cold. Rhinitis can act as a symptom of other diseases. The disease causes discomfort and unpleasant sensations.
• Pharyngitis - inflammation of the throat, is treated with tablets, folk medicine. Without proper treatment can lead to sore throat.
• Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx caused by pathogens. Dusty air, hypothermia, cold drinks - can provoke the disease.

It is only the doctor who can reliably diagnose a cold and distinguish it from the flu. Do not forget that both the common cold and the flu are not harmless diseases. Improper treatment or neglect of symptoms can lead to disastrous consequences, which are very difficult to treat.

How to treat the flu 2015?

How to treat the flu, and whether there is a panacea for a viral disease is an urgent issue for many scientists and millions of people who are anxiously awaiting the 2015 flu wave. There are many methods that are effective in treating influenza. But the type of treatment depends on the form of the disease, the age of the patient and possible complications. Consider the most effective ways to treat influenza infection.

Non-drug treatment of influenza 2015

The patient must comply with strict bed rest, at least 5-7 days. During this period it is not recommended to work at a computer, watch TV or read. The weakened organism must fully recover, and the additional stresses deplete it, prolong the duration of the illness and can cause complications.

It is necessary to comply with the drinking regime and drink at least 2 liters of water per day. It is also recommended to drink tea with lemon, fruit drinks, infusion and dog rose and any warm drinks rich in vitamin C. The liquid accelerates the elimination of toxins from the body, which are formed due to the vital activity of the virus.

Nonspecific Drug Therapy for Influenza 2015

This point of treatment should be agreed with the attending physician. The patient is prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs (Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, Paracetamol), which reduce pain and reduce the temperature. Very often, powder preparations are used to fight the flu, which are convenient to use. Do not forget that if the temperature is kept at 38 ° C, it is contraindicated to knock down. Since during this period the body activates its protective mechanisms and actively fights the virus.

It is possible to take antihistamines (Suprastin, Tavegil), drugs for pain in the throat (Geksoral, Bioparox). Patients are prescribed vasoconstrictive nasal drops that effectively relieve congestion and eliminate the symptoms of the common cold. If the patient has started coughing, then he is treated with drugs (ACTS, Broncholitin), which reduce the viscosity of phlegm, making it light and liquid, which facilitates cough. But antibiotics used to treat the flu is prohibited. Antibiotics are absolutely powerless in the fight against viruses, they are used only for bacterial complications.

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Antiviral therapy

This stage of treatment of influenza passes only under the supervision of the attending physician. An effective regimen for the treatment of influenza consists of the administration of such drugs: interferon intranasal, anti-influenza γ-immunoglobulin, antiviral Rimantadine, and oseltamivir for ease of general condition. Duration of administration of the above described drugs and their dosage are selected by the attending physician, individually for each patient.

How to prevent the flu in this season 2014-2015?

Since autumn is already at the doorstep, the issue of preventing influenza becomes particularly urgent. The main method of preventing a viral disease is vaccination. A person is injected with a piece of an infectious agent that stimulates the body to produce antibodies that prevent infection and further spread of the disease. It is best to vaccinate in the autumn, as epidemics occur between November and March. But it is not necessary to carry out an early vaccination, as the antibody titre of the vaccine retains its properties for several months and decreases after six months.

To prevent influenza and colds, it is necessary to reduce the sources of possible infection. Try as little as possible to use public transport and to visit places of large concentrations of people. As adults and children need to spend more time on the air, it makes infection with the virus almost impossible. To date, to prevent the flu, there is a huge selection of medicines. Basically, these are antiviral drugs that reduce the clinical manifestations of the disease and reduce the duration of the disease.

• It is very important not to let the virus infection on the mucous membranes. To do this, limit contact with infected people. Do not forget that the virus can persist on items of hygiene and personal belongings of the patient. Therefore, it is very important to follow the rules of hygiene.
• To protect against influenza, it is necessary to increase the body's resistance to infection. Full nutrition and regular exercise will strengthen the immune system. Particular attention should be paid to full sleep and rest, minimize stress and abandon bad habits.
• If the first symptoms of flu have appeared, you need to see a doctor. It is strictly forbidden to engage in self-medication, as it is impossible to predict the course of the disease, as well as its complications.
• Do not forget that the flu virus is easily betrayed through dirty hands. Regularly wash your hands, especially after traveling on public transport. Try to avoid handshakes and use hand hygiene products to help destroy the infection.

There is so-called emergency flu prevention. It is effective in the event that an outbreak of infection has occurred in a closed team or during an acute epidemic. If vaccination has not been carried out, then antiviral drugs must be taken. This method of prevention is especially relevant for people who are at risk. It is recommended to take rimantadine, Tamiflu and anti-influenza immunoglobulin. The duration of therapy may take 1-2 months, but only if consulted with your doctor.

Flu 2014-2015 is an expected phenomenon that can be prevented and prepared by the body for its appearance. Full nutrition, outdoor recreation, minimum stress, more physical activity and personal hygiene - these are the elementary rules that will protect yourself and your family from new and seasonal influenza strains 2015.

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