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Sneezing/coughing Runny or stuffy nose Sore throat Watery eyes Headache and mild body aches
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Common symptoms associated with influenza are: A fever Cough/sore throat Runny/stuffy nose Muscle/body and headaches Feeling run down and tired Vomiting/diarrhea
TREATMENT If the above symptoms sound familiar it’s time to start taking steps to kick the cold or flu. If cold symptoms persist and worsen, you have a fever of 102 F or higher, or symptoms last more than 10 days, see a health care provider. When in doubt call the Health and Wellness Center and speak to a Registered Nurse. Some of the more popular treat-
ments for a cold according to students are: “Tea, Airborne, water, EmergenC, Chinese herbs [and] sleep,” recommended by Ian James Bott, a senior communication major. Senior history major, Matt Lucich treats his cold by chugging a container of orange juice, “(It) works every time,” he said. A study conducted in 2000 by the University of Nebraska showed
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The first, and too-often overlooked, step is washing hands in hot water with plenty of soap. Washing after using the restroom is the bare minimum. Also, wash after using a campus computer lab, touching desks or shaking hands. In general, avoid touching your face. The viruses can enter the body through the nose, mouth and eyes.
Staying hydrated can be key in the fight against the flu. Water helps flush out toxins. Students should aim for eight ounces a day. One way to tell you’re getting enough water is urine color. Bright yellow means drink up.
Don’t smoke and cut back on alcohol consumption. Smoking paralyzes cilia, the little hairs lining the mucus membrane of the nose and lungs. They are often one of the body’s first defenses against viruses. Heavy alcohol consumption can suppress the immune system and dehydrates the body. Get a flu shot. They are still available through the Health and Wellness Center and students with SHIP are covered 100 percent.
chicken noodle soup might play a role in battling the flu. Results showed the hot soup has an antiinflammatory effect. It also keeps mucus flowing in the nose where the virus sits, hopefully cutting down on recuperating time. Battling the flu can differ from a cold. Fluids are essential. There are a number of over-the-counter medicines that can be considered.
When deciding on cold or flu medications, look for: * Analgesics- this can help with aches and pains and reduce a fever * Antihistamines- can help dry a runny nose and watery eyes * Expectorants- thins mucus for the body to cough up * Decongestants- reduce nasal congestion * Cough suppressant- helps quiet a cough Bryan Talbot/THE ARBITER
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