What Is Type A Flu?
10. Treatment
In the majority of cases, the patient is simply asked to take on plenty of fluids and get as much rest as they can. The immune system will usually be strong enough to defeat the virus without help from medication. In the more serious cases, anti-viral medication may be used to help at least slow down the virus.
Some people will need to be treated for serious complications if they arise, and this will sometimes mean putting the patient on oxygen. It may also be necessary to put the patient on a ventilator to help ensure their body gets the oxygen it needs.
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