Treatment of influenza: what medications to choose? Let's not forget about vitamins and minerals.

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Healthcare worker

In general, only symptomatic treatment is chosen for the mild form of the disease. This means that only the symptoms that occur are treated.

The treatment regimen is also very important, which includes bed rest, a sufficient drinking regimen. In case of fever, body temperature wraps can also be applied.

The table below lists some of the drug groups used for influenza

Drug group Description
Analgesics and antipyretics
  • various combined preparations
  • they act simultaneously to reduce fever and relieve pain
    • ibuprofen
    • paracetamol
    • acetylsalicylic acid - beware, not recommended for children due to the risk of a complication called Rey's syndrome
    • diclofenac
Antitussives
  • to suppress cough
    • butamirate
    • dextromethorphan
    • dropropizine
Expectorations and mucolytics
  • coughing support
  • productive and moist cough
    • ambroxol
    • acetylcysteine
    • bromhexine
Adrenomimetics
  • with a cold
  • nasal sprays
  • xylometazoline
  • oxymetazoline

It is very important to realize that these are medicines and for their use is necessary to consult a pharmacist, doctor, and follow the package leaflet descirption.

Combination formulations that contain multiple drug moieties are also available. In this case, again, caution is important when using them.

Increased intake of vitamins and minerals is also suitable. Vitamin C and D are the most important.

Antivirals.

Like antibiotics against bacteria, antivirals are effective against viruses. However, this treatment is chosen only in the case of a severe course of the disease. Their abuse would lead to gradual resistance.

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Healthcare worker
The secondary medical school in Nitra gave me the basis for my career in the field of health and diseases. Thanks to it, I worked for 2 years in the traumatology clinic and outpatient clinic at the Nitra Hospital. Since 2006 I was employed in the emergency medical service, where I stayed until 2017. I completed my bachelor's degree at the University of Constantine the Philosopher in Nitra in the field of emergency health care. The bachelor's degree allowed me to continue my mission as a paramedic. In the meantime, I got a job at the emergency line 155. I have been working in pre-hospital health care until today. I had an interest in people, health and even diseases in my childhood, which gave me the prerequisite to pursue this topic in adulthood. Studying and acquiring new information in practice provided me with a great basis for writing professional texts, in the form of articles that can be understood by ordinary people. Thus, my interest in the Health Portal has a solid foundation in years of practice and personal interest. Similarly, I am also interested in healthy eating, nutrition and overall healthy lifestyle. I fill my free time with family and sports.
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