Yeah, I’m an ER doc. We are crushed with flu patients. Guess what folks, 99 times out of 100 THERES NOTHING WE CAN DO FOR YOU. Unless its a kid under 2, over 70, pregnant or immunocompromised they don’t even recommend Tamiflu.
So STAY HOME, DRINK LOTS OF LIQUIDS AND TAKE SOME TYLENOL OR MOTRIN.
A high fever started on Christmas Eve and lasted a week before breaking, and the next week I continued recuperating. This seems to be one of those twofers, or two episodes for the price of one. The congestion tries to move into the chest, making breathing more difficult. So, for some folks it may be wise to not get too rambunctious and risk another round of fever until the chest congestion has also cleared.
So STAY HOME, DRINK LOTS OF LIQUIDS AND TAKE SOME TYLENOL OR MOTRIN.”
Exactly. I don’t understand people that run to the Dr. for something viral like the cold or influenza (unless a complication arises). It just has to run its course. When I come down with something like that, I stay home and as far away from others as I can, to avoid spreading the virus.
Good advice. Breathing was difficult and malaise was bad but this is what I have done for a week now, and I am on the mend. In your experience, how long does the congestion last, normally? At this rate. I will sound terrible for another two weeks.
Good advice. Breathing was difficult and malaise was bad but this is what I have done for a week now, and I am on the mend. In your experience, how long does the congestion last, normally? At this rate. I will sound terrible for another two weeks.
Regarding the “under 2” crowd: My step daughter going in for an induced delivery today after a very difficult pregnancy. Wondering if the mother’s influenza vaccination confers immunity to the newborn? Do the antibodies make it across?