Influenza Protection
Influenza, commonly known as flu, is an infection induced by influenza virus. This virus may cause chills, fever, body aches, cough and headaches. The effect of flu varies from person to person. The virus can spread easily from the infected person. As it is said, “Protection is better than cure”, you may adopt any one of the following methods for protection.
Flu mask
Influenza virus exists in the watery secretion that comes out from infected person’s nose and mouth. If the person infected coughs or sneezes, the virus may spread to others who inhale such droplets. Hence it is extremely essential that the mouth and nose of infected person are covered when he/she is in public. Flu mask is the solution to this problem. Different designs of flu masks are available in market from which you can choose one according to your requirements. This mask prevents the infected secretion to spread and acts as a Influenza Protection mechanism.
Homeopathic Medicine
Homeopathy is an effective mechanism to fight against flu and to prevent it. If you feel infected by the flu virus, you may take half a tube of Anas barbariae at an interval of every two hours five times. If the condition persists, some specific remedy is needed. One such remedy is intake of 12C or 30C dose of the medicine Eupatorium perfoliatum.
Some of the homeopathy medicines useful for influenza protection are:
- Aconitum napellus: To be used in flu developed suddenly and accompanied by fever, strong thirst, constricted pupil and anxiety.
- Apis mellifica: If the flu causes sore throat with swollen tonsils, facial flushing and sweating, this medicine can be prescribed.
- Arsenicum album: If the infected person feels exhausted, chilled out, restless, this medicine may be useful.
- Belladonna: This medicine may be used when the person suffers from hot skin, red face, fever and sensitivity to light.
- Bryonia: If the symptoms include cough, thirst, headache, constipation and irritability, Bryonia may be used.
- Eupatorium perforliatum: To be used in cases where severe aching is experienced in bones, exhaustion is experienced, and thirst exists for cold drinks.
- Ferrum phosphoricum: If the flu includes symptoms of sensitive eyes, fever, headache, weariness, hard but short cough and vomiting, this medicine may be prescribed.
- Gelsemium: This medicine may be taken, if the symptoms are feeling of weakness and tiredness, droopy and heavy eyes, ache along the back, and desire to be alone.
- Mercurius solubilis: This can be useful if taken in long lasting, continuous flu which includes swollen glands, sore throat, and bad breadth.
- Nux vomica: This is a popular medicine, taken in high fever, chilly and aching body parts and stomach upset conditions.
Herbal Defense
Herbs can be used for defense against flu. They work naturally and are best for influenza protection and control.
Some important herbs are:
- Echinacea: It is a traditional herb for influenza protection. Studies have proved that flu clears rapidly when this herb is taken.
- Elderberry: This herb restricts virus from infecting the respiratory tract. It contains two active compounds that fight against flu.
- Astragalus: The roots of this herb are used for immunity against flu. Researchers claim that this herb strengthens resistance to the disease.
- Garlic: It is highly effective in killing influenza virus. Garlic contains various compounds which fight well against the disease.
- Asian ginseng: It possesses immune enhancing capabilities. This wards off the flu viruses.
Anti viral medicine
Anti viral medicine is another weapon for defense against flu virus. Some of the popular ones are:
- Tamiflu: It can be used by adults as well as children above one year. It is used both for influenza protection and reduction.
- Flumadine and Symmetrel: Both of them act against influenza A viruses. But they are not useful for protection of influenza B virus. These drugs work by inhibiting the protein M2 of the virus. Due to this the replication of virus is not possible.
- Relenza: It was one of the first drugs in the class of medicine neuraminidase inhibitors. The inhibitors block activities of enzyme preventing new virus from being released.
Influenza Protection kit
This kit contains various virus defense equipments that meet the guidelines set for influenza protection. It contains masks for infection protection. It is a complete protection kit that your family will require for defense against the influenza virus.
Germ Guardian
It is an air purification system. Germ guardian guards by purifying the air around you against flu germs. This guardian is a recent powerful technology which kills above 95 percentage of influenza virus. You can use this guardian in office, at home or any such places and keep your family and yourself protected.
Flu is a common disease which spreads easily. You can take precautions and be on the safer side.