Flu (influenza) is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs. It is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract. The infection is usually spread by breathing in droplets from coughs and sneezes that contain the virus. The symptoms are head and body aches, sore throat and fever.

Flu viruses usually cause the most illness during the colder months. The flu may also lead to lung infection (pneumonia). It can infect people of all ages. 

What causes flu:

The following people are more exposed to getting hospitalized with flu

• Lung disease 
• Blood disorders 
• Kidney disease 
• Impaired immune system   
• Heart disease  
• obesity  

Home remedies for flu: 

Drink plenty of fluids: Fluid intake will help to recover quickly and avoid dehydration. Warm chicken soup is effective for sore throat and runny nose. 

Vitamin C: vitamin C rich foods may help fight infection by boosting the immune system. The fruits such as lemons, oranges, strawberries, tomatoes, kiwis, and grapefruit help to fight against flu.

 Garlic: Garlic supplements might reduce the severity of cold symptoms. The compound allicin in garlic may have antimicrobial properties.

Probiotics: It can help keep your gut and immune system healthy and probiotics may reduce the chance of getting sick with an upper respiratory infection.

Honey: Honey may help kill the flu virus, strengthen the immune system and fight viral infections. Drinking honey and lemon tea is an effective home remedy against flu symptoms.

Echinacea or American coneflower: It is used as a nutritional supplement to help boost the immune system. Drinking echinacea tea may help get relief from flu symptoms. 

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