It is very important to manage and control symptoms in asthma patients. The easiest ways of controlling asthma is staying away from triggers that cause the symptoms to occur and taking medications as directed by physician. There is a high risk of developing complications from the flu in people suffering from asthma. Influenza commonly known as flu is a respiratory infection which can affect your lungs, causing inflammation, and narrowing of airway.

According to David Callahan, MD, of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “The flu shot is Step 1 in flu prevention. Everyone with asthma who is 6 months and older should get a flu vaccination.” Here are some of the influenza tips for people with asthma:

• You can decrease your chance of viral infection such as flu with good hygiene. Remember to wash your hands frequently with warm water and soap to get rid of germs.
• Avoid touching your nose, eyes, or mouth as influenza virus uses them as entry ports. When you touch something that is contaminated and then touch your eyes, nose, or mouth, it spreads germs.
• Keep yourself well hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids, the best is plain water, however green tea, black tea, water with lemon juice and sweetened honey are also good options. Proper hydration flushes your system and washes out toxins present in body.
• Always keep your breathing equipment clean. Your asthma inhaler, asthma nebulizer, and mouthpiece should not be used by others.
• Eat lots of fruits and vegetables, especially rich in Vitamin C such as citrus fruits, apples, peppers, broccoli, sprouts.

Treatment of flu
Prescription medications can make you feel better faster, provided you start taking them early enough. Tamiflu is one of the only medications that is prescribed to someone having symptoms of flu. This medication attacks the virus at its roots and prevents it from multiplying. Timing is always crucial as Tamiflu should be taken within two days after you become sick for its effective working.

How to take Tamiflu
Tamiflu is available in capsule and liquid form. It can be taken one dose, twice daily for five days for flu treatment. For prevention, it should be taken once daily for 10 days. If there is an outbreak in your community, you can take Tamiflu for up to six weeks.

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