Ms. Sap, 68, undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, was admitted to the emergency room due to influenza A complications, acute respiratory failure, and pneumonia.
People with influenza A often experience high fever and severe body aches, whereas the common cold typically causes mild fever, a runny nose, and less widespread body pain.
A 32-year-old woman from Hung Yen gave her 5-year-old son antiviral medication twice daily, half a pill each time, after he developed a fever and runny nose.
Children under 5 years old who contract influenza A can experience complications such as septic shock, meningitis, myocarditis, pneumonia, and respiratory failure.
Eight-month-old Duc Anh was diagnosed with influenza A complicated by acute bronchiolitis and digestive disorders after presenting with cough, runny nose, and fever.
Patients with influenza A should eat citrus fruits, kiwi, strawberries, watermelon, and bananas to supply vitamin C and antioxidants, boosting energy and resistance.
I recently contracted influenza A, experiencing fatigue, fever, muscle aches, and a runny nose. What medication should I take, and will it help me recover quickly? (Thanh Khai, 35, Ho Chi Minh City)
My 6-year-old child's class has many children with influenza A. If I use a coin to rub their skin every time they come home from school, will it help prevent the illness? (Vu Hai, 40, Ninh Binh)
