Influenza cases are increasing rapidly in the country. In many parts of the country including Delhi-NCR, people are struggling with the problem of cough, fever and body aches. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said that the reason for the increase in cases of flu and viral fever across the country is the H3N2 virus, a sub-variant of Influenza A. The Central Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that there has been a sudden increase in the cases of flu across the country due to the Influenza A virus. The government has issued an advisory regarding this. Several cases of influenza have been reported from different parts of the country. Most people are suffering from this disease for many days. Some people are going through cough, fever, body ache, and other symptoms for a long time after getting sick. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), between September and January, the sudden increase in cases in the western part is responsible for the increasing cases.
What is spring influenza?
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu is a disease caused by the influenza virus. Because of this, first of all, breathing is difficult. This disease which seems mild in the beginning can also be serious. It can turn into a fatal disease.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), influenza cases in the country peak from June to September. People struggle with this disease throughout the winter from November to February. Flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), adenovirus, rhinovirus and many other viral viruses are spreading rapidly in the country. Many doctors in the country say that people in every part are getting affected by this disease.
What are the symptoms of spring influenza?
Fever
sore throat
Cough
runny nose and sneezing
Tiredness
muscle and body aches
What is the treatment for spring influenza?
According to the Indian Medical Association (IMA), its symptoms are usually seen in people in the age group of 15 years to 50 years. Lung infection is also seen in some people along with fever. Some health experts say that people are falling prey to disease due to pollution. The IMA has advised doctors to treat only based on symptoms. Experts have said that there is no need to give antibiotics.
IMA has said that doctors are advising people to take antibiotics like anthracite and amoxiclav. When they start getting better, they stop the treatment. He said that this needs to be stopped. This can reduce antibiotic resistance. IMA has said that whenever there is a real need for antibiotics, then it will not work. The Medical Union has advised them to avoid crowded places, keep their hands clean, cleanliness and vaccination against the flu.
What is the advice to the elderly and women?
Doctors at Primus Hospital, Chanakyapuri said that asthma patients and people with severe lung infections are having difficulty in breathing. The elderly, children and pregnant women are most at risk of getting infected. Hence, they should be extra careful while stepping out. Doctors say that patients with chronic diseases like asthma need to be more cautious than this. It can aggravate severe respiratory problems and asthma attacks.
