2006-11-10 23:47:07 · 9 answers · asked by akiyo 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
There is no cure for influenza. Rest and liquids are the main treatments. The antiviral drugs amantadine and rimantadine may prevent or reduce the severity of influenza type A, but they are not effective against type B. Another antiviral drug, zanamivir, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in July 1999 for the treatment of influenza infections caused by both type A and type B viruses.
2006-11-10 23:54:27 · answer #1 · answered by Omar 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Spanish flu killed more people than both wars and black plague and was of great virility. It spread like wild fire and killed its victims in a few hours. The flu killed more young people than old. And their was no time to find a cure. The flu came and went leaving so many bodies that mass burial was needed to keep up. Today they have antivirals and more advanced medicines but if a similar plague was to strick today the results would still be catastrophic! Because of the speed that it spreads in fact due to more dense population and many more vehicles and airplanes if it resurfaced today it could be worse! Their is currently no great supply of vaccine or medicines that could halt it.
2016-05-22 04:54:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no real cure, just rest, drink plenty of fluids, and if you aren't allergic to flowers, pick up some echinacea from the local drugstore as this helps to boost your immune system and get rid of illnesses a lot quicker.
2006-11-10 23:53:00 · answer #3 · answered by zekemilli4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no cure, only treatment. You can make a person comfortable, Lot's of liquids and rest. Watch for tight chest and pneumonia. Something for pain.
2006-11-11 00:12:25 · answer #4 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
last year I got the flu & my doctor called in a script for Tamiflu & it worked. The thing is you have to start it right away, so it may be too late now
2006-11-11 00:40:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A homoeopathic Medicine
Rx
Influenzinium 200
b.d. * 2 days * 4pills
Do reply
2006-11-11 00:05:48 · answer #6 · answered by Dr.Varun indiafivestar@yahoo.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i am using 'dilitus' its giving me quite good result, its sweet and as its working, its worth to try it.
On the cover its written MADE IN ITALY ;-)
2006-11-11 01:36:18 · answer #7 · answered by Precious Soul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amantadine may help. Talk to your physician.
2006-11-10 23:54:56 · answer #8 · answered by Mrs. Strain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tamiflu ,if rec within certain window
2006-11-11 00:51:58 · answer #9 · answered by MJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋