Influenza is a viral infection transmitted through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. It also may be transmitted by direct hand contact. Influenza affects the whole body and can make you feel quite ill.
Symptoms usually have an abrupt onset and can last as long as seven days.
Typically, symptoms will reach their peak on about the fourth day. The feeling of exhaustion and the cough are usually the last symptoms to go away and may last for several weeks. There is no specific cure for influenza, other than the body s natural defense mechanisms. The following suggestions may be helpful in relieving symptoms. Drink more fluids.