However, it is still a good idea to get the vaccine, especially if you are older or have a chronic illness. Severe frontal headache radiating to the eyes. Respiratory symptoms of sneezing, nasal congestion, sore throat, cough, and substernal chest pain become more prominent when the fever begins to subside. There is no quick lab test to diagnose influenza. Treatment Treatment of influenza is aimed at reducing the intensity of the symptoms to help you feel more comfortable.
Antibiotics are of no value unless influenza becomes complicated by secondary bacterial infection.
Type A influenza can be treated with a prescription medication, Amantadine. It should be started within the first 48 hours of flu symptom. If taken properly, it will shorten the course of the flu. Aspirin is not recommended. Liquid cough medications with suppressants may be used but with caution because you need to clear the mucus from your respiratory tract.