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3. Try flu antiviral drugs: Flu antiviral drugs are prescription
medications that reduce flu severity and complications and may prevent
you from getting flu when taken before getting sick.
Flu antiviral drugs can help to reduce symptoms when taken during the
first 2 days of flu.
Antiviral drugs work by fighting the flu virus and preventing it from
multiplying in your body.
Treatment is not required for most people with uncomplicated flu.
Symptoms start to improve with plenty of rest, fluids, and use of
over-the-counter medicines.
4. Maintain your immune system: The immune system protects your body
from infection. When it is in tiptop shape and functioning properly,
the immune system launches an attack on threats โ such as flu viruses.
Box of fruits and vegetables help to maintain your immune system by
eating a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
For most individuals, the immune system does a good job of regulating
itself. But immune system disorders, allergies, asthma, medications,
and autoimmune diseases can all impact how well the immune system
works.
5. Quit smoking: Quitting smoking could be a useful preventative
measure against flunot only for you but also for your children,
family, or anyone else who lives with you.
Smoking may cause an overreaction of the immune system to flu, which
has an adverse effect on health.
People who smoke have a more exaggerated response to viruses, including the flu.
Flu virus symptoms that are often mild in those who do not smoke could
have a severe effect on people who do. For example, smokers are more
likely to die than non-smokers during flu epidemics.
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