Influenza (Flu)

Description: Influenza A and B are the major types of influenza viruses that cause human upper respiratory disease.

Newest Review: ... me it is still in control and it can be quite scary, when you have been feeling fine minutes earlier or worse still if you ... more

... wake up in the night in the middle of an attack. I am a non-smoker, because cigarette smoke is one of my triggers, within seconds it can cause my chest to tighten and my breathing to deteriorate. Every winter, I would feel I was hit much worse by colds and flu, than everyone else. Without fail I would suffer with my chest and throat. I can’t remember the last time I had a cold and didn’t loose my voice, which is very weak throughout the year regardless. It seemed whilst everyone else was on the road t...more

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Influenza (Flu): Some Facts About Flu Jabs (750 words)
by - written on 03/11/01 (Very useful, 363 readings)
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I thought I would take to opportunity to write about flu jabs from a personal perspective, as someone who, for the last few years has had one and as someone who is frequently asked why I do so? Firstly, I need to give you some history. I was born with severe asthma. I guess I still am asthmatic, although I feel very strange saying this now, as I am so well these days. My mother tells me I was very ill and I spent a lot of time in hospital. One time after a particularly bad attack I was put in an oxygen tent, which although I remember the events leading up to the attack, I have no recollection of. Another time one of my doctors wanted to ... Read the complete review

Look on your cold/Influenza as a friend.That COUGH update. (916 words)
by - written on 21/10/01 (Very useful, 313 readings)
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update : If you have THAT COUGH that is doing the rounds .........I have reason to believe it is caused by pollution ,because it keeps on coming back ,I am doing some research on it .It is very wide spread my friends in California ,have identical symptoms . Some remedies that help Arsen Alb ,Aconite if it is severe 6x potency ,take only while you have symptoms ,not otherwise. Steam breathing head over a bowl of hot water ,and inhale the steam being careful to not have this too hot.Keep your head at least 1 foot away from,with towel over head...very soothing. I have had asthma attacks with this cough,but fouhd these remedies work. Avoid extremes of ... Read the complete review

Influenza (Flu): SAY 'NO' TO FLU THIS YEAR... (3920 words)
by - written on 20/10/01 (Very useful, 442 readings)
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IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN and there is going to be loads of people spluttering all over the show - but steer clear and you can reduce the chances of getting anything that will put you on the settee with an hot-water-bottle for a week, read on... HOW CAN WE HELP PREVENT AND THEN BEST TREAT THIS COMMON CURSE? WHEN DO WE NEED A DOCTOR? CAN WE AVOID IT ALL TOGETHER? Before I tell you about the common cold and flu, let me tell you something of my experience: Many years ago I suddenly, in the space of a few hours felt unwell. Banging head, aching joints, sore throat, coughing etc etc etc - you name it. My children were away on holiday with ... Read the complete review

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