How Long Does It Take To Recover From Flu?

Posted on Mon, 16 Feb 2015

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Mon, 16 Feb 2015 Answered on

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Question : I have had the flu for 5 days. How long does it last

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
How long flu lasts

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.

In uncomplicated influenza, the acute illness generally resolves over 2–5 days, and most patients have largely recovered in 1 week, although cough may persist 1–2 weeks longer.

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

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