Influenza

The acute illness caused by RNA viruses that infect the respiratory tract is known as influenza, or ‘flu’ for short. It is contagious and is typically spread through the air and enters the body via respiration. Due to its contagious nature, it can easily take the form of a pandemic. Some of the most common influenza symptoms include chills, body aches, sore throat, headaches, coughing and fevers. In more serious cases, influenza can lead to pneumonia which can be fatal, especially in the young and elderly. The fevers that accompany influenza vary from mild to severe and at times can cause death. The influenza virus grips the immune system and reduces the resistance to other illnesses, making the body more vulnerable to attack.

Influenza spreads across the globe in seasonal epidemics each year and is responsible for some 250,000 to 500,000 deaths per year. In April 2009 a new strain of influenza started to spread around the world, it was called ‘swine flu’ and was officially declared to be a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation. Fortunately there are influenza vaccinations available, as well as antiviral treatments like neuraminidase inhibitors, which slow the spread of the influenza virus through the body. It is possible to buy Tamiflu and Relenza online, following an online consultation; both of these medicines are neuraminidase inhibitors.

The best wat to get influenza treatment is to consult a doctor and follow the advice with the prescribed medication. 121doc.co.uk offers influenza treatment on prescription through a 121doc doctor following an online consultation.

Tamiflu and Relenza are highly effective prescription medication that fights against the effects of the virus that causes influenza or flu (Bird Flu, Swine Flu etc).

Causes of influenza

Scientifically, there are three types of influenza viruses - A, B and C. Each type has sub-types or strains, but each of the sub-types maintain the characteristics of the original virus. Seasonal changes, especially the onset of winter, create favourable conditions for the spread of influenza viruses.

Generally, people with strong immune systems can easily recover from the effects of influenza as the body’s immune system fights against the viruses. With bird flu, it is slightly different as this virus strain (H5N1) makes the body produce large amounts of anti-bodies to the extent where they can kill the patient. A strong immune system will produce more antibodies than a weak immune system increasing the risk of death in healthy people.

121doc offers prescription medication under the guidance of professional doctors as per the details provided in the consultation form filled in by the customer.