Habits that make you sick

On average, Mexicans get sick 3 times of flu to the year and spend 5 or 7 days for your total Recovery . In many cases, it may take more time to get out of it because of "bad guys" habits what they get worse the illness.

People think that the flu It is normal that you have to put up with it, but it should not be like that. Certain habits can improve or worsen symptoms, says SErg Garza Salinas , specialist in Respiratory Diseases and Pulmonary Medicine.

 

Habits that make you sick

So that the flu do not get worse, avoid these common "mistakes" that prolong the stay of the virus .

 

Self-medicate

It is very common to consume anti-flu or antibiotics to treat the flu. This habit can make symptoms worse because you think resistance or lose effectiveness. Also because they may have an active substance that results in overdose or decompensation , Explain Esteban Vega , of the Pharmaceutical Service of the Social Security of Costa Rica .

 

Do not take a break

In spite of the flu , the vast majority of people feel obligated to work and do not take a few days of break , which postpones your time Recovery since they are more exposed to changes abrupt temperature , Explain Sergio Garza .

 

Do not drink enough fluids

It sure happened to you that when you have flu you do not feel like drinking water, but it's important that you keep well hydrated since it helps you to get better. When drinking liquids you also help remove the virus Y toxins that invade your body, explains Neelam Taneja Uppal , specialist in infectious diseases .

 

Smoke

Smoke causes the symptoms to get worse because you irritate and damage your lungs . It is also important to stay away from the smoke cigar , since it is irritating for the respiratory system, says Taneja-Uppal .

 

Do not wash your hands frequently

To prevent the symptoms of flu get worse, it's important wash up hands frequently, thus covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, is a way to prevent virus spread.

The specialists also recommend staying relaxed and avoid situations of stress because they are factors that accent the symptom of the flu . To prevent it, it is advisable to increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables, cover the nose and mouth, cough up and avoid going out on the street.