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The flu season is here again, and recently influenza A and influenza B have become a hot topic of discussion. Many friends are asking, what is the difference between inflow A and inflow B, and which is more dangerous? As a doctor, I will use my expertise to answer this question for you.
First of all, we need to understand what is influx A and influenza B. Influenza A and influenza B actually refer to two different types of influenza viruses, namely influenza A virus and influenza B virus. The flu caused by these two viruses, although there are similarities in symptoms, there are some differences.
Influenza A virus is the main type of virus that causes human influenza, and it can be divided into subtypes such as H1N1 and H3N2. Influenza A viruses are highly variable, meaning they are susceptible to genetic mutations that create new strains of the virus. That's why we hear about "flu virus mutations" every year.
Influenza B virus, which causes fewer cases of influenza than influenza A virus, does have some characteristics. Influenza B viruses do not usually cause large influenza outbreaks, but they cause severe flu symptoms, especially in children and the elderly.
So, what is the difference between the symptoms of influenza A and influenza B? In general, the symptoms caused by influenza A virus are more severe, including high fever, headache, muscle aches, sore throat, fatigue, etc. The symptoms caused by influenza B virus are relatively mild, mainly manifested as fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, etc.
As for which is more dangerous, it's hard to say. Influenza A viruses may cause large influenza outbreaks due to their high variability, such as the H1N1 influenza outbreak in 2009. Influenza B viruses, on the other hand, cause more severe symptoms of influenza, especially in children and the elderly, although they cause fewer cases. Therefore, we cannot simply say which is more dangerous, it needs to be looked at on a case-by-case basis.
Here, I would like to give you some advice on how to prevent the flu. First of all, we need to maintain good personal hygiene and wash our hands frequently, especially after touching public goods. Secondly, we should maintain good living habits, adequate sleep, a balanced diet, and moderate exercise to enhance the body's immunity. Finally, if you find yourself with flu symptoms, you should seek medical attention promptly to avoid worsening your condition.
In China, traditional Chinese medicine has rich experience in influenza. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, influenza belongs to the category of "warm disease", and the principle is to clear away heat and detoxify, dispel dampness and disperse knots. Here I would like to introduce to you two ancient Chinese medicine prescriptions, which are helpful for the prevention and influenza.
The first is "Yinqiaosan", the main ingredients are honeysuckle, forsythia, peppermint, etc., which has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, evacuating wind and heat, and is suitable for the early stage of influenza. The second is "flu heat clearing and detoxification soup", the main ingredients are skullcap, forsythia, honeysuckle, mint, etc., which has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, dispelling dampness and dispersing knots, and is suitable for the middle stage of influenza.
Finally, I would like to emphasize that although ancient Chinese medicine prescriptions are helpful for the prevention and prevention of influenza, they are not a substitute for the methods of modern medicine. If you find that you have flu symptoms, you should seek medical attention promptly and receive medical advice**.
I hope that through my answers, you will have a deeper understanding of stream A and stream B. I hope you can take precautions and have a healthy flu season.
References: 1Zhang Yongping, Liu Xiumei. Influenza virus mutation and its impact on vaccines[J].Chinese Medical Journal,2018,98(2):121-125
2.Chen Xiaomao, Huang Yu, Li Xiaohui. Research progress on influenza B virus[J].Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology, 2017, 37(1): 83-88
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