Flu is a respiratory disease that affect the organs and tissues in lungs and airway systems making gaseous exchange difficult. It is caused by germs or viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs. The viruses spread when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk sending the droplets in the air. People around them may be infected if they inhale them through mouth or nose. Children below 5 years and elderly people older than 65 years are at risk of this disease and those with immunocompromised health. Sings and symptoms are: fever, muscle and body aches, headaches,sore throat,cough, running nose and fatigue. There is no treatment for the disease. Recovery can be improved with supportive care such as bed rest and taking in a lot of fluids. Herbal tea lemon,guava and green tea is adviced.
Respiratory disease. ( Influenza)
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