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What Is The Treatment For Influenza And Sore Throat?

a friend is having flu, had a fever last night.. he is taking mefenamic.cefalexin.. local drug brand. he is complaining, sore throat, tonsils, congested runny nose.. it has been two days.. should a doctor be seen.. or complete bed rest and proper hydration will keep it at bay until it goes away..
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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Your friend needs to be examined by a doctor to make a diagnosis and to rule out any serious problem.For healthy young adults flu is self limiting illness of 5-7 days , unless complicated.Things to watch are extreme dullness,respiratory distess , decrease urination, very poor oral acceptance , any rashes on body , cold exetremities.Tonsils infection and pain in throat needs to be examined to rule out streptococcal infection.
Give him plenty of oral fluids and a good diet for rapid recovery.
Hope I answered your query
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What Is The Treatment For Influenza And Sore Throat?

Hi welcome to HealthCareMagic Your friend needs to be examined by a doctor to make a diagnosis and to rule out any serious problem.For healthy young adults flu is self limiting illness of 5-7 days , unless complicated.Things to watch are extreme dullness,respiratory distess , decrease urination, very poor oral acceptance , any rashes on body , cold exetremities.Tonsils infection and pain in throat needs to be examined to rule out streptococcal infection. Give him plenty of oral fluids and a good diet for rapid recovery. Hope I answered your query Revert back if any other query thanks