Cure Research for Flu

Rare Types of Flu:

Some rare types of Flu include:

• Glandular fever
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Latest Treatments for Flu

Some of the more recent treatments for Flu include:

• Antipyretics
• NSAIDs
• Cough suppressants
• Rehydration
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Treatments for Flu

Treatments to consider for Flu may include:

• Rest
• Fluids
• Antibiotics - not for the flu itself, but either treating or preventing secondary bacterial infections and other complication of flu.
• Symptomatic relief: various medications help in the headache and other symptoms of flu:
  • Analgesics
  • Aspirin - but not for children or teenagers, because of the association with Reye's syndrome.
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Medical Research Breakthroughs and Flu

Prevention better than cure for Colds and Flu: The most effective way to help protect against catching a nasty cold or the flu is good personal hygiene. Upper respiratory tract infections and influenza are transferred by small droplets and these are readily transferred as air borne when someone coughs or sneezes. A few good tips for avoiding the flu are to keep fit and healthy, to stop smoking, to get plenty of sleep and to eat a balanced diet. f at risk, Flu vaccines are advised by doctors and these vaccines are readily available and free for everyone over the age of 65 years and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders over 50 or between 15 and 49 years old who are medically at risk. For protection against the most common cause of bacterial respiratory tract infections and pneumonia, Pneumococcal vaccine is also available If already affected by Flu, the following are advised; covering the mouth and nose during sneezing or coughing helps to reduce transfer. Disposal of used tissues or handkerchiefs, and washing your hands is also important. To avoid sharing of personal items, to clean any surfaces which are contaminated, and avoiding close contact with other people. To get plenty of rest, drink lots of fluids, take paracetamol if appropriate, and staying at home is the best way to prevent and treat the Flu Antibiotics will not help with a viral infection, but if the symptoms persist for more than a couple of days, then a visit to the doctor is advised. Special care must always be taken of children, the elderly, and those more susceptible due to chronic or debilitating disease or conditions. Cough and cold medicines should never be given to young children aged less than two years without the advice of a doctor.

Medical research for Flu: medical news summaries:

The following medical news items are relevant to medical research for Flu:

• Belief in salt vapor therapy for varying ailments
• Call to discontinue prescribing antibiotics for colds
• Flu vaccination recommended for children with conditions
• Life expectancy to reach 100 over next two generations
• Winter asthma threat increased by upper respiratory infections
• More news »

Flu Treatment: Book Excerpts

• Treatment - Fever
• Treatment - Sore Throat
• Treatment - Rash with Fever
• Treatment - Sore Throat
• Treatment - Fever – Cyclic
• Treatment - Fever – Recurrent
• Treatment - Fever – Unknown Origin
• Treatment - Fever – Acute
• Emergency interventions - Fever
• Treatment - Influenza
• Treatment - Haemophilus influenzae infection
• Treatment - Colorado tick fever
• Treatment - Lassa fever
• Treatment - Relapsing fever
• Treatment - Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease
• Treatment - Rocky Mountain spotted fever
• Emergency interventions - Fever [Pyrexia]
• Treatment - Influenza
• Treatment - Haemophilus influenzae infection
• Treatment - Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease
• Nursing considerations - Fever
• Emergency Actions - Fever
• Nursing considerations - Fever [Pyrexia]

Clinical Trials for Flu

Some of the clinical trials for Flu include:

• High-Dose Vs. Standard-Dose Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) to Treat Severe Influenza and Avian Influenza - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Oseltamivir
• Development of Immune Globulin Treatment for Avian Flu - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - H5N1 Vaccine
• Safety and Immunogenicity of Two Adjuvanted and One Non-Adjuvanted H5N1 Influenza Vaccine in Adults - This study is not yet open for patient recruitment (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Safety and Immunogenicity of a Commercially Available Influenza Vaccine (Formulation 2006/2007) When Administered to Subjects 18 Years of Age or Older - This study is not yet open for patient recruitment (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Study to Evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity of a Pandemic Influenza Vaccine in Adults Over 60 Years of Age - This study is not yet open for patient recruitment (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• more trials...»

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