Plus, why symptoms may stick around longer for some people.
The flu may be more severe or last longer for children, older adults, pregnant people, and people who have underlying conditions that may impact theirCan you make your flu symptoms go away faster?
Wouldn’t that be lovely? Sorry to break the bad news, but there’s no quick or easy way to recover from the flu. While antiviral drugs are available for people who face a higher risk of complications, like pneumonia, these medications don’t make sense for everyone to take, Dr. Vyas says. They also require a prescription, so you’ll want to talk to your doctor about whether this is an option for you.
If you’re otherwise generally healthy, you’ll basically have to wait on your body to do its job and recover on its own—so expect to ease into some downtime. You can actually drag out your symptoms by trying to push through the illness, Dr. Vyas says. “You need to take a rest to recover,” she explains.
This means getting plenty of sleep, drinking lots of fluids , avoiding alcohol, and taking over-the-counter cold and flu meds if you’re feeling extra miserable, Dr. Vyas says. Also, this istime to stay home and away from other people—especially people who are high-risk like a grandparent or baby cousin. “We generally don’t recommend people to go back to work until they’ve been fever-free for 24 hours,” Dr. Vyas explains.
We get it: Nobody wants to be stuck in bed for days—but that’s usually the best-case scenario if you catch this bug. So, to keep you and your loved ones safe, make sure you’re washing your hands frequently ; disinfect high-touch surfaces in your home often; cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze; consider wearing a
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