Flu Home care

 

Here’s a practical home care guide for treating the flu—simple, comforting, and effective steps to help you recover faster:

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🏠 Flu Home Care Checklist

🛌 REST

• Stay in bed or lie down as much as needed.

• Limit activity—even if you start feeling a bit better.

• Sleep helps your immune system fight the virus.

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💧 HYDRATION

• Drink fluids every hour:

  • Water

  • Warm herbal teas (ginger, chamomile, lemon-honey)

  • Electrolyte drinks or coconut water

  • Clear broths (chicken, veggie)

💡 Tip: If your urine is pale, you’re well hydrated.

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🍲 LIGHT, NOURISHING FOOD

• When you can eat, go for:

  • Soup with garlic, ginger, and vegetables

  • Plain rice, toast, or oats

  • Mashed bananas, applesauce

  • Citrus fruits or smoothies for vitamin C

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🌡️ SYMPTOM RELIEF

• Fever or body aches: Take paracetamol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen as directed.

• Congestion: Use steam inhalation or a warm compress on sinuses.

• Sore throat: Gargle warm salt water, sip warm honey-lemon tea.

• Cough: Use natural remedies like honey (for adults) or a humidifier.

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🧴 COMFORT & CLEANLINESS

• Change into clean pajamas daily.

• Wash hands often with soap.

• Disinfect surfaces like doorknobs and phones.

• Keep tissues, water, and medication nearby.

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🕯️ CALM ATMOSPHERE

• Keep lights soft and noise low.

• Open windows for a few minutes for fresh air (if you're warm enough).

• Try a warm bath or foot soak with Epsom salt.

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⏰ WHEN TO SEEK HELP

• Difficulty breathing

• Chest pain

• Confusion or extreme fatigue

• High fever that doesn’t drop

• Vomiting or dehydration

• Symptoms not improving after 5–7 days