{"id":19542,"date":"2019-12-30T09:24:03","date_gmt":"2019-12-30T15:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wholehealthchicago.com\/?p=19542"},"modified":"2022-03-21T15:48:36","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T20:48:36","slug":"the-flu-how-to-recognize-it-and-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wholehealthchicago.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/30\/the-flu-how-to-recognize-it-and-what-to-do","title":{"rendered":"The Flu: How To Recognize It and What to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s here, folks, and this year could be a doozy. How do we know? We keep a watchful eye on Australia, whose winter and flu season occur six months before our own. The New York Times reported that \u201cIn 2017, a terrible flu season in Australia presaged an American outbreak in which 79,000 died. Experts advise getting the shot soon.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2019\/10\/04\/health\/flu-australia-america.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">More here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have had the flu in the past but let\u2019s go over the symptoms again. Patients always ask \u201cHow do I know this isn\u2019t a cold?\u201d For clarification, take a look at this chart:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;COLD&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; FLU<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Onset&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; slow&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; very fast<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fever&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; rare&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3 to 4 days, usually over 100 degrees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aching&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; none&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; widespread<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chills&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; rare&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fatigue&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; no&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; severe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sneezing&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; yes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; rare<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cough&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; yes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; sometimes, described as \u201chacking\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stuffiness&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; yes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; not much<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sore throat&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; yes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; sometimes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Headache&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; no&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Responds to&nbsp; &nbsp; no&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; no<br>antibiotics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Responds to&nbsp; &nbsp; no&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; yes\u2014they shorten severity and length of illness.<br>antivirals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flu starts with the very non-specific sensation \u201cI think I might be coming down with something\u201d and in a matter of hours you know something\u2019s wrong. Then it occurs to you, \u201cOh yeah, it\u2019s flu season.\u201d And you remember people calling in sick at work and you think \u201cUh-oh, this is going to get worse.\u201d It usually does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling a minor wave of guilt for not getting a flu shot, know that so far this year\u2019s immunization formula seems to be effective in about one third of flu cases. Translate this as \u201cnot totally preventive, but better than nothing,\u201d which is considered a successful vaccine program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also means that despite immunization you can still get the flu. However, it will likely be milder than what your non-vaccinated friends are experiencing. At especially high risk for flu complications (mainly pneumonia) are people over 65, people with asthma and heart disease, pregnant women, and those who are obese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do if you\u2019re coming down with the flu<br><\/strong>Remember, January and February are the big flu months. Take these steps if you feel the flu coming on and consider forwarding this to your friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><u>&#8211;If you have some early flu symptoms, call your doctor and ask her to phone in a prescription for\u00a0<\/u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamiflu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tamiflu<\/a>\u00a0(75 mg twice daily for five days). It won\u2019t work as an immediate cure, but will shorten the duration of your flu by two to three days. You need to start taking Tamiflu within the first 48 hours of symptoms or don\u2019t bother with it. WholeHealth Chicago patients can contact any of us through the Portal, sending your pharmacy\u2019s name, address, and zip code. Your account will be charged $25 for this service. Insurance should cover the Tamiflu, but whether or not it does never pay more than $35 (use a goodrx coupon).<br><u>&#8211;Although many doctors prescribe Tamiflu based on their clinical diagnosis (rather than lab tests), some want you to have a rapid influenza diagnostic test<\/u>, which gives a result in about 15 minutes. However, it\u2019s not a perfect test, and a negative test should not preclude antiviral therapy in an obvious sufferer.<br><u>&#8211;Take Aleve<\/u>\u00a0(Naproxen) for muscle aches and headache (one every 12 hours).<br><u>&#8211;Rest and drink copious fluids<\/u>. Call in sick to avoid infecting others.<br><u>&#8211;If you want to start with a natural treatment, get <\/u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oscillo.com\/google\/?gclid=CjwKCAiAuqHwBRAQEiwAD-zr3c7ry_RJnfY8QHlhLK4XxEwp7VnPau48MTDatQ9XfyvbiVgM0QQDnxoC2QUQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><u>Oscillococcinium<\/u><\/a>, a homeopathic remedy, from our apothecary or any health food store. You can use it along with Tamiflu. If you\u2019re in the area, stop by for free samples. The Boiron people sent us a caseful.<br><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">&#8211;It also might be a good idea to call and schedule a Myers&#8217; Cocktail.<\/span> This is an intravenous &#8220;push&#8221; of vitamins and minerals and has been around for decades as a natural antiviral and immune booster. <a href=\"https:\/\/wholehealthchicago.com\/2007\/10\/29\/myers-cocktail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">You can read about Myers&#8217; cocktails here.<\/a><br><u>&#8211;Pick up a nice selection of herbal teas and sip them throughout the day<\/u>. Create your own blends or drink them straight. Elderberry, Echinacea, goldenseal, ginger, and eucalyptus all provide relief.<br><u>&#8211;While you\u2019re near the stove making tea, heat up some chicken soup<\/u>. It\u2019s been proven beyond doubt to have viral-killing properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Avoiding and preventing the flu<br><\/strong>I knew flu season was in full swing one year when I was at Orchestra Hall, listening to Mozart\u2019s Concerto for Cello\u2026and 50 Rude Hackers. From my seat, I could see the conductor flinch with every barking cough. Most patrons coughed politely into the crook of an arm or into a tissue, but many did not. If you find yourself in a comparable room full of virus-spewers, you might just want to leave. Also, don\u2019t shake hands with anyone who coughs into theirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wash your hands frequently. After using the toilet (of course), but also before food preparation and especially after pushing a grocery cart, opening doors not your own, and shaking hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If people at work are calling in sick with the flu or your partner arrives home looking like he\/she\u2019s been pounding at death\u2019s door, moaning \u201cI think I have the flu,\u201d remember if it\u2019s within the first 48 hours to call the doctor for a Tamiflu prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get one for yourself, too, as a preventive step. To prevent flu, the Tamiflu dose is different: take one daily for ten days. This is especially important if your partner has the flu. Don\u2019t suffer needlessly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/10543583\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">read this piece about taking high doses of vitamin C<\/a> as a virus preventer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take 1000 mg every hour for six hours, then 1000 mg three times daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is it too late for a flu shot?<br><\/strong>Many patients who come to WholeHealth Chicago&#8211;as well as a lot of our staff&#8211;do not get flu shots. So far, they\u2019ve emerged from annual flu seasons pretty much unscathed, likely because we\u2019ve probably got the healthiest practice and staff in the Midwest. (Healthy eating, regular exercise, and nutritional supplements pay off in multiples.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vaccine-wise, I\u2019m the exception. Years and years ago, I was down with flu for one solid month and decided back then I\u2019d do everything possible to prevent a recurrence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flu season peaks from December to February, but has been known to last as long as May. If you took a flu shot today, within a week you\u2019d start having at least some protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s up to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be well,<br><em>David Edelberg, MD<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s here, folks, and this year could be a doozy. How do we know? We keep a watchful eye on Australia, whose winter and flu season occur six months before our own. The New York Times reported that \u201cIn 2017, a terrible flu season in Australia presaged an American outbreak in which 79,000 died. 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