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If you have mild illness and are not at high risk, take these steps: Rest; Take medicines that relieve symptoms and help you rest; Drink plenty of liquids; Avoid aspirin (especially teens a...[read article]

Tests for Flu

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More
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Influenza Virus Culture Test
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Influenza Virus A and B Antibody Assay Test
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Influenza Virus A and B Antigen Assay Test
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A complete blood count (CBC) test measures the following: The number of red blood cells (RBCs; The number of white blood cells (WBCs; The total amount of hemog...  More
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Self Care for Flu

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Rest
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Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) involves the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost during an episode of diarrheal illness. Diarrheal illnesses are pervasive wo...  More
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Over the Counter Medications for Flu

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IBUPROFEN is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The medicine may be used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid art...  More
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ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care ...  More
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ACETAMINOPHEN; DEXTROMETHORPHAN is a combination of a pain reliever and a cough suppressant. It is used to treat the aches and pains, cough, fever, and headache of ...  More
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ACETAMINOPHEN; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (a set a MEE noe fen; soo doe e FED rin) is a combination of a pain reliever and a decongestant. It is used to treat symptoms of the ...  More
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ACETAMINOPHEN; CHLORPHENIRAMINE; DEXTROMETHORPHAN; PHENYLEPHRINE is a combination of a pain reliever, an antihistamine, a cough suppressant, and a decongestant. It ...  More
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ACETAMINOPHEN; CHLORPHENIRAMINE; DEXTROMETHORPHAN; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE is a combination of a pain reliever, an antihistamine, a cough suppressant, and a decongestant. I...  More
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ACETAMINOPHEN; DEXTROMETHORPHAN; DOXYLAMINE is a combination of a pain reliever, a cough suppressant, and an antihistamine. It is used to treat the aches and pains,...  More
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ACETAMINOPHEN; DEXTROMETHORPHAN; GUAIFENESIN; PHENYLEPHRINE is a combination of a pain reliever, a cough suppressant, an expectorant, and a decongestant. It is used...  More
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ACETAMINOPHEN; DEXTROMETHORPHAN; PHENYLEPHRINE (a set a MEE noe fen; dex troe meth OR fan; fen il EF rin) is a combination of pain reliever, a cough suppressant, an...  More
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ACETAMINOPHEN; DEXTROMETHORPHAN; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (a set a MEE noe fen; dex troe meth OR fan; soo doe e FED rin) is a combination of a pain reliever, a cough suppres...  More
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ACETAMINOPHEN; GUAIFENESIN; PHENYLEPHRINE is a combination of a pain reliever, expectorant and decongestant. It is used to treat fever, aches and pains, and congest...  More
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IBUPROFEN; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (eye BYOO proe fen; soo doe e FED rin) is a combination of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and a decongestant. It is used ...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Flu

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AMANTADINE (a MAN ta deen) is an antiviral medicine. It is used to prevent and to treat a specific type of flu called influenza A. It will not work for colds, other...  More
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OSELTAMIVIR is an antiviral medicine. It is used to prevent and to treat some kinds of influenza or the flu. It will not work for colds or other viral infections.Th...  More
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IBUPROFEN is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The medicine may be used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid art...  More
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ZANAMIVIR is an antiviral medicine. It is used to prevent and treat flu infections caused by influenza A or B virus. It will not work for colds, other types of flu,...  More
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RIMANTADINE is an antiviral medicine. It is used to prevent and treat a specific type of flu called influenza A. It will not work for colds, other types of flu, or ...  More
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ACETAMINOPHEN; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (a set a MEE noe fen; soo doe e FED rin) is a combination of a pain reliever and a decongestant. It is used to treat symptoms of the ...  More
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ACETAMINOPHEN; DEXTROMETHORPHAN; GUAIFENESIN; PHENYLEPHRINE is a combination of a pain reliever, a cough suppressant, an expectorant, and a decongestant. It is used...  More
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ACETAMINOPHEN; GUAIFENESIN; PHENYLEPHRINE is a combination of a pain reliever, expectorant and decongestant. It is used to treat fever, aches and pains, and congest...  More
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Herbs and Supplements for Flu What's this?

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Boneset ( Eupatorium perfoliatum ) is native to eastern North America and was used by Native Americans to treat fevers, including dengue fever and malaria. Today, b...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Alternative Procedures for Flu What's this?

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The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More
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Efficacy Grade C
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