How to survive the flu while you work

• May 3, 2024

Each year, between 20 and 30% of the world's population contracts the influenza virus. However, what can you do when you are cooler and should go to work?

The best advice is prevention through vaccination against the flu virus; the objective of the vaccines is twofold: they impede the circulation and spread of the virus within the population, and also protect individuals at high risk of suffering from complications of influenza such as bronchitis, pneumonias, sinusitis, or cardiorespiratory decompensation, among others .

Another good advice is to stay at home, but when this is not possible, it is necessary to take effective measures that allow you to survive the flu virus. The doctor Ruperto Oliveró , expert in internal-preventive medicine of the Teknón Medical Center of Barcelona Y GetQoralHealth we give you 5 effective tips that will help you achieve it:

1. Prevent contagion. The first thing is to avoid contact with coworkers. If possible, wear an antivirus mask.

2. Constant hydration. It is essential to increase the intake of liquids: in addition to water, natural juices, infusions and broths.

3. Wash your hands often. Although it seems curious, the main transmitting agent of the flu is the hands, since the contagion is produced mainly by direct contact with surfaces and objects with the presence of viruses. Therefore, it is necessary to intensify cleaning and disinfection routines in workplaces.

4. Aromatherapy. It is an upward option, especially to clean and purify the air of those environments in which you have to spend many hours a day. It has been shown that some essential oils have strong anti-infective and antiviral properties. This is the case of savory, basil, citronella, clove, lemon balm, tangerine, thyme, rosemary, sap and verbena. The diffusers are a good option to access these benefits.

5. Homeopathy or natural remedies. Compound homeopathic medicines have demonstrated their effectiveness on the immune system by acting against various types of influenza viruses. Also, for the relief of symptoms, it is advisable to resort to remedies such as honey, thyme or mallow infusions and eucalyptus vapors.

Always remember that self-medication is not advisable, even for a cold. In any case, it will always be better to resort to natural remedies to relieve the symptoms of the flu virus.