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Suggest Treatment For Flu

Good evening...my 18 year old son has the flu. He is an athlete and very healthy. He is currently taking mega doses of vitamin c and measured amounts of oregano oil. What would you recommend to help alleviate the symptoms and shorten the duration. He started symptoms on Sunday. Thanks
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
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This is Dr. Papaqako answering your question.
Thank you for posting your question HCM.

The normal development of a viral is 3-5 days of fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough. These may last up to 2 weeks, exspecially the cough.
To help the symptoms take Ibuprofen 400mg or paracetamol 500mg for sore throat, headaches or muscle aches as needed, max 4-6 hours; drink plenty of fluids; If runny nose is a problem, pseudoephedrine drops for 5-7 days can help aslo.

He should not have shortness of breath, or chest pain. If these happens, he should see a doctor, as it may be a comolication of flu. So if worse, or not better, consider a visit.

Hope this helps.
Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Flu

Hello, This is Dr. Papaqako answering your question. Thank you for posting your question HCM. The normal development of a viral is 3-5 days of fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough. These may last up to 2 weeks, exspecially the cough. To help the symptoms take Ibuprofen 400mg or paracetamol 500mg for sore throat, headaches or muscle aches as needed, max 4-6 hours; drink plenty of fluids; If runny nose is a problem, pseudoephedrine drops for 5-7 days can help aslo. He should not have shortness of breath, or chest pain. If these happens, he should see a doctor, as it may be a comolication of flu. So if worse, or not better, consider a visit. Hope this helps. Take care.