Dr. Tul Sunathawanitkul A medical expert in internal medicine at Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital stated that, at first glance, influenza appears to have more symptoms than the common cold. Just a little goes But in reality The flu can cause severe symptoms. Complications occurred or cause the death of some patients Therefore, influenza is not just a minor illness that everyone can wait to get better on its own. However, patients must observe their own symptoms and should see a doctor immediately. to receive correct treatment as quickly as possible to stop the severity of the disease and reduce potential dangers from influenza

Influenza can cause severe symptoms, complications, or death. People who need to be extremely careful are children under 2 years old, elderly people 65 years of age and older, pregnant women, mothers 2 weeks after giving birth, and patients with chronic diseases. Immunocompromised people Patients weighing more than 100 kilograms and mentally handicapped people group of pregnant women They are 4 times more likely to get the flu than the general population and have severe symptoms. Patients with lung disease or emphysema have a 100-fold increased risk compared to normal people. Patients with heart disease have a 50-fold increased risk, and those with diabetes have a 5-10-fold increased risk.

7 groups at risk for influenza

Groups that have a higher chance of complications and danger than the general population are called high-risk groups , which include:

• Children under 5 years of age, especially children under 2 years of age
• Elderly people over 65 years old
• pregnant woman Including mothers 2 weeks after giving birth.
• heart disease patients chronic liver disease chronic kidney disease,ยูฟ่าเบท etc.
• People with impaired immune systems Including those who receive immunosuppressive drugs or chemotherapy.
• Patients weighing more than 100 kilograms
• mentally handicapped person

Complications of influenza

The most common complications of influenza include otitis media, sinusitis, and bronchitis. More severe complications include pneumonia or pneumonia. This disease will be more severe and the risk will increase in those with chronic diseases, such as patients who already have lung disease or emphysema. The risk is increased 100 times compared to normal people. For patients with heart disease The risk increases 50 times and the risk increases 5-10 times in people with diabetes. Because people with congenital disease Often have an unstable immune system, causing the body to be unable to fight germs as well as normal people. As for the group of pregnant women are 4 times more likely to contract influenza than the general population, which often has severe symptoms And can affect pregnancy such as premature birth, miscarriage, and can be severe enough to cause death for both mother and child.

Some complications that can be found include myocarditis. Peripheral neuropathy and encephalitis Therefore, for safety All patients, not just those in high-risk groups You should see a doctor immediately to receive treatment. Don’t wait for symptoms to become serious. Because the longer you wait, the more you risk complications that increase every second.

Should you treat the flu? Before complications occur

One option that will help patients receive a faster and more timely diagnosis and treatment for influenza is through online video calls with doctors. Makes seeing a doctor easier and can be done anywhere, anytime

Getting a quick diagnosis and treatment is a must. Not only does it help reduce the chance of complications in patients Especially at-risk groups But it also helps all patients avoid suffering from influenza symptoms. Including headaches, heat, and muscle aches for a long time. Including reducing the chance of spreading the virus to people around you. and can return to normal life more quickly as well

flu symptoms

• Have a high fever
  
• muscle aches
  
• Stuffed nose
  
• Clear snot
  
• dry cough

How to prevent the flu

1. Wash your hands thoroughly.
   
2. Wear a mask.
   
3. Avoid crowded communities
   
4. Get vaccinated against influenza (1 shot every year)