Flu in pregnancy is caused by an infection with the influenza virus, easily transmitted through contact with an infected person, and resulting in symptoms such as high fever, sore throat or runny or stuffy nose. During pregnancy, a woman’s immune system undergoes changes and can become overloaded and weakened and, therefore, the pregnant woman is […]
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Flu in pregnancy is caused by an infection with the influenza virus, easily transmitted through contact with an infected person, and resulting in symptoms such as high fever, sore throat or runny or stuffy nose. During pregnancy, a woman’s immune system undergoes changes and can become overloaded and weakened and, therefore, the pregnant woman is […]
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“Allergic flu” is a popular term used to describe the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, such as a runny or stuffy nose, constant sneezing, or itchy nose and eyes. Unlike the flu, which is caused by viruses, “allergic flu” is caused by allergies to substances, such as dust, animal dander or pollen, for example, and is […]
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Ginger, propolis, lemon, elderflower, garlic, among others. There are several home flu remedies to alleviate flu symptoms. There are days when we wake up sneezing, with a runny nose, coughing or even a fever. With these signs, it could be that the flu is coming. However, to get through this phase we don’t always need […]
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COVID-19, the flu and the cold are viral infections that affect the respiratory system and, therefore, can present very similar symptoms such as fever, sore throat, stuffy nose and tiredness, for example. However, there are some differences between these infections, especially in the frequency of each symptom. Knowing the main differences between COVID-19, the flu […]
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The main difference between the flu and a cold is the intensity of their symptoms and, more technically, the affected area of the airways. In general, in the flu the symptoms are more intense and in the cold they are milder and last for a shorter period of time. Furthermore, in a cold the affected […]
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Influenza is a disease caused by the virus Influenza, which generates symptoms such as sore throat, cough, fever or runny nose, which can be very uncomfortable and interfere with daily life. Treatment for the flu is usually done at home with rest and adequate hydration, but may also include the use of some medications to […]
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The Spanish flu was a pandemic caused by the influenza virus between 1918 and 1920, during the First World War, leading to the death of more than 50 million people, affecting the entire world population. Initially, the Spanish flu appeared only in Europe and the United States, but within a few months it spread to […]
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Swine flu is a respiratory disease caused by the Influenza A virus, also known as H1N1 flu, which can be transmitted through direct contact with infected pigs or through droplets of saliva released into the air when a person with the flu coughs or sneezes. The symptoms of swine flu are similar to those of […]
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The H3N2 virus is one of the subtypes of the virus Influenza A, which is one of the main causes of the common flu, known as flu A, as it is very easy to be transmitted between people through droplets released into the air when a person with the flu coughs or sneezes. The H3N2 […]
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