Home Remedies for the Flu
Influenza - or the flu - can be a serious viral illness and you may consider visiting a doctor. The following are some common home remedies for the flu:
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Get plenty of rest
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Take aspirin, ibuprofen or acetaminophen only if you must - a fever may actually help your body fight the "flu bug" and persons under 21 years old taking aspirin while suffering from the flu may be susceptible to Reye syndrome
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Drink plenty of fluids
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If it is wintertime, humidify your home
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Suppress dry, hacking coughs with over-the-counter relief (although coughs that bring up mucus are considered "productive")
Related Information on Influenza
Influenza - Its Signs and Symptoms
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