Fever Epidemic These Days
A word of caution Fever epidemic these days There has been an epidemic of fever these days. Across the population this fever is rampant and spreading. WHO has declared this as an epidemic of H3N2 influenza virus. You get fever for 2 to 3 days, pain and mild to severe irritation of throat, mild to severe cough and body ache. Sometimes the nagging cough persists for a few more days. In a few complicated cases bronchitis or sinusitis follows. Invariably all patients recover well. There is no need to be panicky. Start taking a good care when the sickness starts. REST at home .Do not move out or do much physical work. Wear mask so that you don't spread this to others. Do not wear a mask when you are alone and do not wear it for long hours. Maintain the mask hygiene. If you are wearing a disposable mask discard it hygienically every 4 hours. Take paracetamol or whatever suits you for fever, body ache. Other drugs like antihistaminic, simple