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Flu is a contagious infectious infection or disease caused by the influenza virus. Fever, sore throat, hoarse voice, runny or stuffy nose, headache, fatigue, body pain, and cough are its symptoms. Sometimes they may also cause diarrhea and vomiting. Flu is transmissible through respiratory droplets while sneezing and coughing and through infected surfaces. Symptoms prevail for a maximum of one week in mild to moderate cases. Antivirals, painkillers, antipyretics, and symptomatic treatment gives relief.

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Should I take Tamiflu early to prevent flu complications?

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Why did the flu cause other symptoms at 51 years of age?

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At 31, are my enlarged lymph nodes due to AIDS progression?

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Can antivirals still help severe flu after 3 days?

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How to manage worsening flu in a 62-year-old?

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Why did my flu turn into pneumonia at 29 years of age?

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How to manage cough and flu in children?

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How can a 35-year-old cope with the symptoms of the flu?

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What are the precautions to be taken to prevent avian flu?

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I have back pain and a respiratory infection. Is it serious?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, your symptoms suggest developing pneumonia. Sometimes, pneumonia presents without a fever, and the best way to diagnose it is to get a chest X-ray.

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