Flu Symptoms And 6 Easy Home Remedies To Get Rid Of It

Flu usually strike when the immune system decreased, beginning with the general state of disorder symptoms and sudden onset of respiratory distress, such as heat, muscle pain, headache, feeling weak incredible, non-productive cough, sore throat and runny nose. In children can cause otitis media, nausea and vomiting. But do not panic, because there are few ways to get rid of flu. These flu remedies can be done at home using some easy to find materials around your home.



Influenza virus can attack all age groups. However, the highest infection rates occurred primarily among children. While the mortality and severity of the disease occurred in those aged more than 65 years or patients who are prone to certain diseases due to any infection.

Influenza viruses can be spread from one person to another, mainly through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza a. The incubation period of the disease, which is one to four days (an average of two days). In adults, have been infected since the start of the day before the onset of influenza symptoms until five days after the onset of the disease. Children can spread the virus to more than ten days and the kids who are smaller can spread the influenza virus approximately six days before the first symptoms of the disease appear. The patient can spread the virus imunocompromise for weeks and even months.

In most people, influenza illness will cure itself, but cough and general weakness may persist for more than two weeks. For some people who already have heart and lung disorders, influenza can cause secondary pneumonia disease. Whereas in children, the disease can cause high fever that resembles sepsis and 20 percent of children who were hospitalized experienced febrile seizures.

Home remedies to get rid of flu

  1. Ginger: In some studies revealed that Ginger very instrumental in helping to fight inflammation. So Ginger adds spice to food that will be eaten when you flu, could be useful in alleviating the disease.

  2. Consuming warm beverages: You can consume warm beverages, for example, warm water, hot  tea, coffee etc.. Why should drink warm? The answer is because when cold, there will be a lot of wasted fluid through the mucus, saliva and sweat. Therefore, it is recommended that you drink plenty of water, in order to replace lost body fluids. Why should the water warm? because warm fluids can help reduce nasal congestion, prevent dehydration, and impaired throat. In addition, the steam from hot drinks can also help thin the mucus.

  3. Use onions: Onions which we know as one of the many spices, it also can be used as a drug to treat the flu. Aroma onions (scallion, red, white) can serve as a catalyst in the nasal discharge and cleaning. The trick, hold the onions on the bottom of the nostril and inhale the aroma for about 5 minutes.

  4. Consuming foods that contain chili: Capsaicin is a chemical compound contained in chili peppers that have been proven reliable and effective help clear the nasal cavity. When the flu began to attack, try eating soup with a sprinkling of pepper or chili-containing foods. But not too much, because it can cause diarrhea.

  5. Honey: If given at night before bed, honey is more effective to relieve cough syrup than honey-flavored cough medicine, as well as helping children sleep more soundly. According to a study published in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. The dose of ½ teaspoon of honey is for ages 1-5; 1 teaspoon for ages 6-11, and 2 teaspoons for ages 12 and above. (Keep in mind: honey is not recommended for infants under 1 year, because of the risk of causing botulism, a type of food poisoning.)

  6. Use scent of menthol / mint: Using menthol or mint scent is one way to overcome the flu or a cold. It's easy, you just need to apply eucalyptus oil near the nostrils, throat and your chest.
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Writen by: Mr Soed - Sunday, March 2, 2014