The onset of a cold snap during the off-season is a fertile time for infectious and colds.
It is in the autumn months that most cases of SARS and influenza occur. Diseases are caused by viruses and bacteria common in the environment.
As a rule, in such cases, it is recommended to use antiviral drugs: for ARVI, complexes of medicines are prescribed. Their activity should have a wide spectrum of action on pathogens of respiratory diseases. Their range is varied. When the flu is mild, you can treat it at home. In such cases, it is recommended to take alpha-interferon preparations. They have low antiviral activity. The drug is instilled into the nose (five to six times a day) or inhaled. If severe complications occur, you must go to the hospital.
If the disease is caused by the influenza virus, the treatment is carried out with the help of drugs,designed to detoxify the body, increase its defenses and eliminate inflammation. In case of a disease caused by a type A virus, Remantadin is prescribed. This drug should be taken on the first day of the onset of the disease, 3 times after meals. The A and B viruses cause the flu, which is treated with other drugs. Assign "Oseltamir".
This medicine is prescribed not only for adults, but also for children over the age of twelve.
Antiviral drugs are also used to improve sputum separation and restore bronchial function. With ARVI, it is advised to carry out inhalations with soda and bronchodilators (ephedrine, solutan, zufillin). The treatment process should proceed within fifteen minutes. It should be repeated twice a day. This method is most effective in the first days of the disease. Adults with severe forms of the disease are prescribed injections with alpha interferon.
The following antiviral drugs are used for ARVI: "Arbidol", "Amiksin", "Immunoflazid". They have a beneficial effect on colds of viral origin. The high efficiency of the drug "Oscillococcinum" has been proven. It is taken in granules in one dose twice a day. A significant improvement in well-being after taking this drug is observed already on the second day.
There are immunomodulatory antiviral drugs: for ARVI, they are prescribed"Cycloferon". It also has anti-inflammatory and antiviral activity. If the flu proceeds without complications, the drug is prescribed to be taken according to the following scheme. On the first day, you need to drink 4 tablets at once. On the second, fourth and sixth day - 2 tab. before meals.
Only specialists know everything about the flu. Therefore, you should not delay treatment and rely on your own knowledge of medicines and traditional medicine advice. There may be complications that will affect the vital functions of the body. Therefore, a doctor's recommendation and prescription of drugs to fight the disease is necessary.
