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Suggest Ways To Increase Immunity To Fight H1N1 Infection?
Question: Good Morning Sir,
Considering the increase in spread of H1N1 in town, heared saying that if immune system is strong there is less change of getting infected not sure how true it is, if so how do I improve immune system.
Thanks.
Considering the increase in spread of H1N1 in town, heared saying that if immune system is strong there is less change of getting infected not sure how true it is, if so how do I improve immune system.
Thanks.
Brief Answer:
Yes, immunity helps in protection against H1N1.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Yes, you are right about protection against H1N1 with good immunity.
No need for any fear of H1N1 as it is simple influenza viral infection. It only aggravates in certain conditions, like pregnancy, diabetes, extremes of age, underlying lung diseases, low immunity status etc.
So if you are healthy , not having above mentioned conditions and having good immunity then no need to worry much for H1N1.
To improve your immune system, follow these steps.
1. Drink plenty of water and fruit juices.
2. Start green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits.
3. Avoid junk food.
4. Drink milk twice daily.
5. Avoid stress and tension.
6. You can start multivitamin and anti oxidant tablets.
For H1N1 specifically
1. Avoid unnecessary hospital visits.
2. Wear mask in public places.
3. Consult doctor if you have fever, cough, sore throat and breathing difficulty.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
Yes, immunity helps in protection against H1N1.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Yes, you are right about protection against H1N1 with good immunity.
No need for any fear of H1N1 as it is simple influenza viral infection. It only aggravates in certain conditions, like pregnancy, diabetes, extremes of age, underlying lung diseases, low immunity status etc.
So if you are healthy , not having above mentioned conditions and having good immunity then no need to worry much for H1N1.
To improve your immune system, follow these steps.
1. Drink plenty of water and fruit juices.
2. Start green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits.
3. Avoid junk food.
4. Drink milk twice daily.
5. Avoid stress and tension.
6. You can start multivitamin and anti oxidant tablets.
For H1N1 specifically
1. Avoid unnecessary hospital visits.
2. Wear mask in public places.
3. Consult doctor if you have fever, cough, sore throat and breathing difficulty.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
Brief Answer:
Yes, both will decrease immunity.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your follow up question on HCM.
Yes, smoking and alcohol, both are known to cause decrease in immunity. So better to avoid both of these.
Both are not good habits. So quit as soon as possible.
Hope i have solved your query.
If you are not having further queries, then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
Yes, both will decrease immunity.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your follow up question on HCM.
Yes, smoking and alcohol, both are known to cause decrease in immunity. So better to avoid both of these.
Both are not good habits. So quit as soon as possible.
Hope i have solved your query.
If you are not having further queries, then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
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