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Flu: to consult or not?<\/h1>\n

The flu is notorious for its unpleasantness. Most healthy people recover from influenza on their own within 5 to 7 days. That’s why a trip to the clinic or emergency room with the flu is often unnecessary. However, the severity of your symptoms or your risk of complications may require a medical visit.
Find out which situation applies to you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I stay at home, quiet…<\/h2>\n

…. because my flu symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, muscle or joint pain, extreme fatigue and headaches) are mild<\/strong> and I am NOT<\/strong> one of those at risk of complications. Since there is no miracle cure for the influenza virus, avoid going to a clinic and follow these tips for a speedy recovery:<\/p>\n

– rest;
– since fever makes you sweat, drink plenty of fluids (water, juice, broth). Avoid coffee, tea and energy drinks, which are diuretic;
– for fever and pain relief, acetaminophen (Tylenol\u00ae<\/sup>) and ibuprofen (Advil\u00ae<\/sup>) are effective. Always follow the dosage instructions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

I consult my doctor<\/h2>\n

… when I have flu symptoms and<\/strong> one of these symptoms:
– pain that increases or persists when breathing;
– fever that increases or persists for more than 5 days;
– symptoms that worsen or do not improve after 7 days.<\/p>\n

I go to the emergency room<\/h2>\n

… when I have flu symptoms and<\/strong> one of these symptoms:
– difficulty breathing;
– blue lips;
– intense chest or head pain;
– drowsiness, difficulty staying awake, weakness, confusion, disorientation, convulsions;
– absence of urine for 12 hours, intense thirst.<\/p>\n

Stay alert!<\/h2>\n

These people are at greater risk of complications:
– babies under 6 months of age;
– children aged 6 months to 17 years with certain chronic diseases;
– adults with certain chronic diseases (including pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy);
– pregnant women in their2nd<\/sup> and3rd<\/sup> trimesters;
– people aged 75 and over.<\/p>\n

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