How long does it take to get over flu? I need to be better by Mon - got sick Tuesday. any advice?
2007-01-26 04:36:23 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
If it is REALLY the flu then it will be a fortnight before you are properly recovered. A bad cold can hang on for weeks, but a virus is usually over in 5-7 days.
2007-01-26 04:44:17 · answer #1 · answered by Honey W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you should know that you've really got a flu, not just a simple cold. For treatment of flu, you could take antiviral drug such as Tamiflu which effective against influenza type A and B, but they are only effective within couple days after symptoms showing up.
Besides, take medicine to treat your symptoms and they'd make you feel better :
-antitussive, decongestant, antihistamine, fever&pain reducer and so on in case you have those symptoms
-if running nose becoming yellow-greenish phlegm with red&sore throat, you might be infected by bacteria, then you should take antibiotic
Other self-treatment are also important :
-taking a sufficient sleep
-staying in a good condition like optimal temperature, fresh air etc
-having nutrition food - Vitamin C could also help reducing degree of violence
-not working too hard and either not exercising, even better if you could possibly have couple days off
-drinking lots of water
-Lastly, Being Happy and Geting Well Soon ^-^
2007-01-26 13:44:14 · answer #2 · answered by GiGi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rest over the weekend if you still feel rough. You could also take some cold and Flu plus. I am sure when I had flu it lasted about 4-5 days.
Get plently of Vitamin C - Tomato and Red pepper soup, oranges etc
2007-01-26 12:40:25 · answer #3 · answered by Gemma B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was it really influenza or just a bug. Real flu can take a long time to recover from. You will need to take it really easy over the weekend if you want to be alright by Monday. If it was just a bug a few days
2007-01-26 12:51:52 · answer #4 · answered by traceylill 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a product over-the-counter called Musenex (sp?) that helps to expel the phlegm from your lungs. Also i would just take an anti-inflammatory. If your upper respiratory gets infection then you will need anti-biotics from your Dr. Other than that..just plenty of bed rest, warm liquids (no dairy products). Hot tea with lemon and honey is very relieving. Get better soon.
2007-01-26 12:48:12 · answer #5 · answered by Shar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes at the most 1 week to get rid of it if you have it BAD, bad at the least 3-4 days. But if you just get PLENTY of sleep, drink LOTS of fluids, and dont eat like HUGE meals you should feel better in no time. Like I am sure you dont want to eat BIG meals, especially when your sick, but dont anyway.
Hope ya get better by Tuesday!!
: )
2007-01-26 13:02:55 · answer #6 · answered by surfrbabe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's proper flu then it takes 10 days on average to recover xxxxx
2007-01-26 12:40:52 · answer #7 · answered by starlet108 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
3-4 days
2007-01-26 12:38:53 · answer #8 · answered by alec c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be better by then. It's usually 3 to 4 days bad, then slowly feeling better. You may not feel totally like yourself by then, but for the most part you will. Get well.
2007-01-26 12:42:05 · answer #9 · answered by Shari 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
chances are you just have a bad cold. usually anywhere between 5 to 6 days. if you had flu your looking at at least a month to get over it.
2007-01-26 12:44:39 · answer #10 · answered by grumpcookie 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋