Suggest Treatment For Flu

Posted on Sat, 9 Jan 2016

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Sat, 9 Jan 2016 Answered on

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : flu treatment for allergic patients

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Flu treatment is symptomatic.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query

1.For the flu in an allergic patient, treatment with an antihistamine (such as cetrizine, fexofenadine), an anti inflammatory (such as paracetamol ) with adequate hydration (fluids) and rest should suffice.

2. If there is high fever, an antibiotic, tepid sponging and routine blood tests should be done.

3. After recovering from the flu, allergic testing can be done.

4. Treatment is basically symptomatic. If you can elaborate on the symptoms, I can recommend specific medication.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar