After the corona pandemic with protective measures, a new wave is now on the horizon – and: the flu as well. Which medications help?
Berlin – After two and a half years of protective measures in the Corona– Pandemic in Germany is currently being relaxed in many places. However, by wearing the protective mask for a long time, for example, our immune system is currently more vulnerable than it was before the pandemic and before the times of Omikron BQ.1.1 was the case. The result: an unusually early and violent one is already sweeping Flu wave over Germany away and other germs and viruses will also strike. In addition, a winter wave in terms of Corona and the omicron subvariant BQ.1.1 is already on the horizon.
Against the Corona wave, which Federal Minister of Health Karl Lauterbach also warns regarding, vaccination once morest the virus should help. But what brings you back on your feet when the flu hit?
In addition to Corona, there is also a wave of flu lurking in Germany – which drugs help
But not only influenza and corona viruses are currently on the move. In addition, there are currently a lot of gastrointestinal viruses and respiratory infections in the population, including this Humane Respiratorische Synzytial-Virus (RSV), because of which an emergency plan has already been launched in France, as reported by kreiszeitung.de. Anyone who becomes infected needs bed rest so that they can recover as quickly as possible. What also helps: drink plenty of fluids, preferably tea or water. In addition, certain remedies should not be missing in your own medicine cabinet.
Gastrointestinal infection: These are the symptoms
Next to Influenza, RSV and Corona with subvariant BQ.1.1 many gastrointestinal infections are currently occurring in the population. If left untreated, such an infection clears up within a few days. As a rule, a gastrointestinal infection is accompanied by symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite and abdominal pain. Exhaustion, tiredness and lack of energy usually also occur as side effects.
If only these symptoms occur, it is usually a harmless pathogen and the immune system should be able to deal with it itself. It becomes more critical if, for example, there is mucus or blood in the stool. Then you should definitely see a doctor. This should also be done if the gastrointestinal infection is accompanied by a rash or other skin changes.
Gastrointestinal infection: These medications should always be in the medicine chest
- Since a gastrointestinal infection is regularly associated with a high loss of fluids, it is advisable to electrolyte solutions available in the medicine cabinet. This helps to give the immune system strength once more.
- If it’s really bad, it can make sense to use one Peristaltichemmerto slow down bowel movements. The disadvantage of this is that the viruses are not removed from the body as quickly.
- Since there is often an increased secretion of secretion and liquid in the intestine, it is helpful to reduce this by taking a so-called Secretion inhibitors to mitigate
- For this it can be helpful to To take medication that inhibits nausea or suppressed.
- Also activated charcoal can be helpful with a gastrointestinal infection. When ingested, this can bind inflammatory and toxin substances.
- Likewise can dry yeast help inhibit the bacteria.
Influenza viruses can cause flu: how it manifests itself
Even more than gastrointestinal viruses, influenza viruses are currently on the move, which can trigger the classic flu, which seems to be overrunning Germany at the moment the rapidly expanding omicron variant BQ.1.1. It is advisable – especially for people with a previous illness – to get the flu vaccination once a year in autumn to prevent a possible infection or a severe course. The flu viruses are transmitted by a so-called droplet infection. Influenza viruses – like Omikron BQ.1.1 – multiply very quickly, primarily attack the mucous membranes and can be transmitted before the first symptoms appear.
Influenza usually subsides within seven days – even without treatment. If the influenza is discovered early enough (within 48 hours), the course can be alleviated by a doctor with antiviral agents. Influenza is characterized by sudden and high fever, often accompanied by headaches, muscle and body aches. But fatigue, a sore throat and a dry cough are also usually associated with the flu.
Flu caused by influenza viruses: These drugs should always be in the medicine chest
- Typical symptoms of influenza are headaches, muscle and body aches. Therefore, it is advisable for such a case Pain relievers such as aspirin, paracetamol or ibuprofen available in the medicine cabinet. They not only help once morest the pain, but also reduce the fever.
- If you have a cough, you can cough suppressant help. This should only be used with a dry cough, as it is more likely with a mucous cough secretion-dissolving agents should be taken so that it can be coughed up. Herbal remedies such as cough or bronchial tea are also helpful.
- There is also a sore throat Teas, but also solutions for gargling, drops, juices and of course the usual lozenges from the pharmacy.
RS virus: runny nose, dry cough, sneezing and sore throat
Human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which can cause infections in the upper and lower respiratory tract, is also on its way. Infections mainly affect small children. An illness with the virus is usually accompanied by symptoms such as a runny nose, dry cough, sneezing and sore throat. If these symptoms persist, the medicines already described in the medicine chest are sufficient. However, there is also a severe course in RSV. Then the lower respiratory tract is also affected, which means that RSV bronchiolitis has broken out.
This usually manifests itself in the form of fever, heavy and accelerated breathing, and even sudden shortness of breath. In addition, audible rattling noises can occur when breathing. In this context, one should also pay attention to coughing up phlegm and dry, cold and pale skin. In addition, the skin and/or mucous membranes can turn blue, for example due to shortness of breath. In this case, a doctor must be consulted, as it may be necessary to administer adrenaline to expand the bronchi.
Corona: Fatigue, cough without phlegm, fever, headache and runny nose
The omicron subvariant BQ.1.1 is currently spreading in Germany in the corona pandemic – also called “hell dog”. BQ.1.1 is, this is the latest information, resistant to antibody therapy. In addition to the normal symptoms such as a sore throat, tiredness, cough, fever, headache or a runny nose, symptoms such as shortness of breath, loss of smell and taste and severe muscle and joint pain can occur. Meanwhile, with the Omikron-Variante BF.7 another corona mutant.
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In the case of a corona infection, the medication already described can be taken if the corresponding symptoms are present. Therefore, it is advisable to always have painkillers at home in case of sudden fever. In addition, there are special corona medications – such as Paxlovid – which doctors can prescribe in the event of a severe course.
