Introduction: As the temperature plummets, the influenza virus also begins to become active. Influenza A and influenza B are common types of influenza, how can we distinguish them so that we can better cope with and prevent them? Today, we will invite TCM experts to explain how to distinguish between influenza A and influenza B, and provide some practical suggestions for prevention and treatment.
1. The difference between flow A and flow B.
1.The pathogens are different.
Influenza A is caused by influenza A viruses, while influenza B is caused by influenza B viruses. Both viruses belong to the influenza viriridae family, but differ in genetic structure and antigenicity.
2.Symptoms vary.
The symptoms of influenza A are usually more severe than those of influenza B, which are manifested as high fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, muscle pain, etc. The symptoms of influenza B are relatively mild, mainly including fever, cough, sore throat, headache, muscle pain, etc.
3.Contagiousness is different.
Influenza A is more contagious and tends to cause large-scale infection, while influenza B is less contagious and usually causes only sporadic cases.
4.Susceptible populations differ.
Influenza A is more likely to infect the elderly, children, and immunocompromised people, while influenza B is more likely to infect adolescents and adults.
2. How to prevent influenza A and influenza B.
1.Strengthens physical fitness.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that enhancing physical fitness is the key to preventing influenza A and B flu. You should maintain a good work and rest habit, eat a balanced diet, and exercise appropriately to improve your own immunity.
2.Pay attention to hand hygiene.
Frequent handwashing is an important measure to prevent influenza. Wash your hands with soap and water, especially after touching public places and coughing or sneezing.
3.Avoid crowded places.
During the high incidence of influenza, try to avoid going to crowded public places to reduce the risk of infection.
4.Wear a mask.
Wearing a mask in public places, crowded places, or in close contact with sick people can effectively reduce the risk of infection.
5.Get a flu shot.
Influenza vaccination every autumn is an effective means of preventing influenza A and B. The vaccine can be either trivalent or quadrivalent and covers a wide range of influenza virus antigens.
6.Traditional Chinese medicine health care.
Traditional Chinese medicine health care is also very effective in preventing influenza A and influenza B. For example, use moxa fumigation, drink banlan root powder, take honeysuckle tea, etc.
3. Home-based measures for in-stream A and in-stream B.
1.Keep the room well ventilated.
People with the flu should live in a well-ventilated environment to reduce the spread of the virus indoors.
2.Take a break.
People with influenza should get plenty of rest, minimize going out, and avoid close contact with others.
3.Diet.
Keep your diet light, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, and avoid spicy and greasy foods.
4.Symptomatic**.
Depending on the condition and symptoms, appropriate medications are chosen. For fever and headache, antipyretic analgesics can be taken, and cough suppressants can be taken for cough.
5.Chinese medicine**.
Traditional Chinese medicine ** influenza has a certain curative effect. If methods such as clearing heat and detoxifying, dispelling wind and relieving pain are used, Chinese patent medicines such as cold and heat clearing granules and Lotus Qingwen capsules can be used.
Summary: Understanding the difference between influenza A and influenza B can help us better prevent and respond to influenza. The risk of infection can be reduced by strengthening physical fitness, paying attention to hand hygiene, avoiding crowded places, wearing masks, and getting flu shots. During the high incidence of influenza, the use of TCM health care measures can also help prevent and alleviate influenza symptoms. Once infected with influenza, you should take adequate rest, pay attention to dietary conditioning, treat symptoms**, and seek traditional Chinese medicine if necessary**. Let's use scientific methods to calmly deal with influenza A and influenza B, and protect the health of ourselves and our families.
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