About Flu

This encyclopedia entry is given information about flu.The flu is caused by an influenza virus.The flu

is an infection of the nose,throat,and lungs.The flu symptoms,dry cough,running nose,sneezing,and
sore throat.The flu can make asthma,breathing problems ,other long term illness and condition worse.














The flu is caused by an influenza virus.The flu is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs. It spreads easily.Most people get the flu when they breathe in tiny airborne droplets from the coughs or sneezes of someone who has the flu.People often confuse colds and flu. They are different, but you might have some of the same symptoms. Most people get a cold several times a year. On the contrary, people get the flu only once every few years.Most of the time symptoms appear within 2 to 3 days.It can affect a large group of people in a very short amount of time.
symptoms

• Dry cough
• Increased symptoms that affect breathing
• Runny nose (clear and watery)
• Sneezing
• Sore throat, 
• The flu can make asthma, breathing problems, and other long-term (chronic) illnesses and conditions worse.You will need a lot of rest. Drink plenty of liquids. DO NOT smoke or drink alcohol.Providers may give antiviral drugs to people who get very sick with the flu. 
• People over the age of 65
• Children younger than 2 years old
• Women who are more than 3 months pregnant
• Anyone living in a long-term care facility
• Anyone with chron
• Pneumonia
• Encephalitis (infection of the brain)
• Meningitis
• Seizures
• ic heart, lung, or kidney conditions, diabetes, or a weakened immune system