Flu

The initial symptoms of the flu is cold. The virus that attacks the respiratory system can cause flu or influenza. The virus enters the body of living things, and then multiply in the body. The virus is transmitted through the liquid from the mucus granules are expelled when someone sneezes, speaks or coughs. The virus quickly spread when the liquid is out. Air as a medium for spreading viruses. When you inhale it in condition of the body that are not so healthy, it can make you immediately with the flu. That's what causes the spread of flu easily.

            Another way is the current spread of avian flu sufferers hold your nose or mouth. The virus moved into the hands of the patient. When the patient is holding an object such as a table. When the patient holds the edge of the table, the virus moved from the hands of the patient to the edge of the table. You accidentally hold the edge of the table. Then, you do not accidentally, you hold your nose or mouth. The virus can get into your body and cause you to get the flu in time unhealthy condition of your body.

Apparently, the flu does not infect humans, but also attack the flu or avian animals. The virus is very Dangerous, because the virus can mutate and create new types of virus and the immune system can not ward off the virus had mutated. Birds or animals are exposed to the flu, can transmit the virus to humans. The virus is extremely dangerous and can be deadly to humans who contract it, such as swine flu (H1N1) and bird flu (H5N1) virus is a new type of virus.

You need to be aware of the various types of dangerous flu like swine flu (H1N1) avian flu (H5N1), Hong Kong flu and Spanish flu. The types of flu should you be aware and get proper treatment as soon as the virus could endanger your life. Prevention is better than cure. There are several ways to protect yourself from the flu, as follows.

Prevent Flu

One way to attack the flu virus can not get used to your health such as washing hands properly. Because, the hand is one of the media are susceptible to the flu virus and is one of the entrance into the body. Simply due to the spread of flu viruses such as when you hold the edge of a table, hold the city or inter-city buses, public transport seats, doorknobs and other people who have been held in check by the media spread the flu virus, it is essential to the habit of washing your hands properly . Wash your hands after exit from the house, before eating and drinking, when you feel your hands dirty, or from the toilet first public toilet. Avoid the use of glass together with others.

Keeping The Body Prisoner

By having a strong endurance, you can avoid the flu. The way that the body's defenses strong against the virus by eating nutritious foods, eat vegetables and fruits that contain vitamin C is still fresh, adequate rest and sleep to be refreshed and strengthened body endurance and exercise regularly.

           Another way that the body is weak, try not to stress. Stress is one cause of weak immune systems. Lack of rest or sleep can lead to a weakened immune system. Try to get enough sleep each night approximately 8 hours.

How to Treat Flu

• If you already have the flu, there are ways for the flu from getting worse, with the rest. Because with enough rest or sleep, can strengthen the immune system.

• Drink plenty of water. With lots of drinking water, can help the body avoid dehydration. When the flu, lots of fluid expelled by the body. With lots of drinking water, c`n help remove toxins and germs in the body.

• Take medications or see a doctor immediately if flu worsens or does not heal.

Do not underestimate the flu and increase endurance. Easier to treat than cure. Make a habit of washing your hands properly.