False information about the flu that result in dangerous complications

The doctors explained what information about the flu should not believe.

Due to the fact that the vast majority of Ukrainians are more used to not trust doctors, and people, increasingly, clinicians are faced with the fact that against the flu in patients develop dangerous complications.

The most common myths about the flu:

Myth 1 – the flu always increase the body temperature. It all depends on the immunity of the patient and if he is strong enough, then the body temperature with flu can remain in norm and did not rise at all. Therefore, to make an accurate diagnosis and not to confuse flu with SARS can a doctor exploring the rest of the symptoms of the disease.

Myth 2 – as soon as the temperature rose – it must knock down. In any case can not do this if the temperature is below 38 degrees. Thus the patient does not give his body to kill the influenza virus and destroy it, thereby weakened the immune system and the risk of complications increases.

Myth 3 – the flu vaccine does not help. Statistics say otherwise, for example, among the cases of death from flu and its complications are not met, even the sick who were vaccinated on time, and only those who refused to be vaccinated.

Myth 4 – respiratory mask – a reliable defender against the flu. In fact, the mask can be called effective at protecting from viruses, but in that case, if every two hours to put on a new one.

Myth 5 – the patient with flu can go to work. Only bed rest protects the patient from complications. If a person has the flu he needs to take sick leave and three days, minimum, to lie, getting out of bed.

When the first symptoms of flu should immediately call the doctor, and then follow the instructions for treatment that the doctor prescribed. The only way the patient can recover with the least losses for health.

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