Flu

My fiance had a flu so he take mc today.I tried to get some info on the net about the sickness.

Also called: Influenza
Flu is a respiratory infection caused by a number of viruses. The viruses pass through the air and enter your body through your nose or mouth. Between 5% and 20% of people in the U.S. get the flu each year. The flu can be serious or even deadly for elderly people, newborn babies and people with certain chronic illnesses.

Symptoms of the flu come on suddenly and are worse than those of the common cold. They may include;

-Body or muscle aches
-Chills
-Cough
-Fever
-Headache
-Sore throat

For relief, try;

* Getting plenty of rest. Get more sleep to help your immune system fight infection.
* Drinking plenty of fluids.Choose water, juice and warm soups to prevent dehydration. Drink enough so that your urine is clear or pale yellow.
* Gargling with warm salt water
* Using cough drops or throat sprays
* Taking over-the-counter pain or cold medicines - but not aspirin for children
* Try chicken soup. It's not just good for your soul — it really can help relieve flu symptoms by breaking up congestion.