Influenza
Definition
Incidence
Risk Factors
Symptoms
cold versus flu
Evaluation
Treatment
drugs
antivirals
Rx comparisons
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Home Care
congestion in adults
congestion in children
cough in adults
cough in children
diarrhea in adults
diarrhea in children
pain and fever adults
pain and fever children
sore throat
vomiting in adults
vomiting in children
warning signs
wheezing
Prevention
vaccine
Outlook
Complications
Underlying Cause
Transmission
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Influenza Treatment: Specialist
Physicians from the following specialties evaluate and treat influenza:
Family Practice
Internal Medicine
Pediatrics
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Influenza Home Care
Related Topics:
Bird flu
Cough
Fever
Headache
Muscle aches
Senior's health
Upper respiratory infections in children
Upper respiratory infections
Viral pneumonia
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Last Updated: May 19, 2008
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Influenza References:
Ebell MH, White LL, Casault T. A systematic review of the history and physical examination to diagnose influenza. J Am Board Fam Pract. 2004 Jan-Feb;17(1):1-5.
Jefferson T, Smith S, Demicheli V, Harnden A, Rivetti A, Di Pietrantonj C. Assessment of the efficacy and effectiveness of influenza vaccines in healthy children: systematic review. Lancet. 2005 Feb 26-Mar 4;365(9461):773-80.
Montalto NJ. An office-based approach to influenza: clinical diagnosis and laboratory testing. Am Fam Physician. 2003 Jan 1;67(1):111-8.
