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Influenza
Title: Influenza
Category: Science & Technology / Biology
Details: Words: 533 | Pages: 2.3 (approximately 235 words/page)
Influenza
Influenza is a viral infection.It is an infection of the air passages (respiratory tract). It causes:Fever,
Head ache,
Muscle ache,
Weakness,
Chills,
Loss of appitite,
Fatigue.
Influenza is formally known as 'flu'.
Flu is spread by virus infected droplets coughed or sneezed into the air by a person who is carrying the virus around.It usually occurs in small outbrakes or very rarely in epidemics.Outbrakes tend to occur in winter;it spreads …showed first 75 words of 533 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 533 total…recommended to have a vaccination and anyone suffering from respiratory or circulatory diseases, espicially if they are living in institutions or old peples homes.
In all but the mildest cases, a person with Flu should rest in a warm bed and a warm well ventilated room.Painkillers should be taken to relieve aches and pains also to reduce fever.Warm fluids soothe a sore throat and inhaling steam has a soothing effect on the lungs.
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