What is the symptoms of cold and flu (influenzas) and what is its side effects and suggest treatment for it.

Question

Symptoms
1. Fever, headache, bodyache, malaise, joint pain, loss of appetite 2. Fatigue, cough, cold, sore throat. Prevention-
1. Stay indoor, avoid contact with infected patient, frequently wash hands with soap/sanitizers,
2. Avoid sharing items like utensil/dish of infected patient,
3. Frequently touched items like mobile/telephones etc should be cleaned with disinfectant
4. Use face mask when going out
5. Cover your mouth/nose with tissue papae/hand kerchief while coughing, sneezing.
Treatment-
1. Take one tablet of paracetamol 500mg sos after food up to a maximum of three tablets daily after food,
2. Drink plenty of water, have good nourshing diet
3. Take adequate rest.
4. Consult doctor if no relief.

Lalit Kumar Tripathy · Accepted Answer

Symptoms
1. Fever, headache, bodyache, malaise, joint pain, loss of appetite 2. Fatigue, cough, cold, sore throat. Prevention-
1. Stay indoor, avoid contact with infected patient, frequently wash hands with soap/sanitizers,
2. Avoid sharing items like utensil/dish of infected patient,
3. Frequently touched items like mobile/telephones etc should be cleaned with disinfectant
4. Use face mask when going out
5. Cover your mouth/nose with tissue papae/hand kerchief while coughing, sneezing.
Treatment-
1. Take one tablet of paracetamol 500mg sos after food up to a maximum of three tablets daily after food,
2. Drink plenty of water, have good nourshing diet
3. Take adequate rest.
4. Consult doctor if no relief.