Have fever, cough, sore throat that’s not going away? Doctors say it’s not the common flu, but the H3N2 virus

Hospitals in Delhi reported a sharp increase in flu cases for the last two to three weeks. Patients come with high fever, cough, sore throat, body pain, headache and weakness. Although most cases are mild, doctors said that healing lasts longer than normal and a small percentage of patients needed to be hospitalized.

According to Apollo Hospital Senior Advisor, Internal Medicine Hospital Dr Sureet Chatterjeee, the recovery time is changing. “Although many of them heal within 3 to 5 days, in some cases, especially if complications develop, it may take 7 days or longer. Approximately 2-5% of the cases are essential even between the elderly or those with comorbides. Many patients continue to live a permanent cough, weakness and reduced appetite.” He said.

H3N2 strain is suspicious in several cases

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Flu cases may also be increased. “In the last two weeks, more than half of the patients visiting the hot OPD have exhibited flu -like symptoms. Although we have not tested every event, H3N2 seems to be a dominant strain. Patients, sore throat, coughing, headache and body pain, together with a paracetamole -free fever.” He said.
“While most patients recover within 5-7 days, a significant number of bronchitis develops that lead to a permanent cough, and a few progress to complications such as pneumonia requiring hospital care. Even after healing, fatigue and loss of appetite are common.”

Emphasizing the prevention, Dr Tickoo, “This, to reduce the violence and spread of influenza for everyone, especially for those who are at higher risk for those who are highly recommended to vaccination of annual flu reminds us in time.” He said.

Monsoon -linked flu trend

The same trend is reported at the Sri Balaji Action Institute of Medicine. “Currently we treat approximately 15-18 flu patients a day, most high fever, sore throat, body pain, cough, nose and chest congestion and sometimes gastrointestinal infections.” He said. “Many patients continue to experience a permanent cough and fatigue even after the fever decreases. Most drugs and home remedies continue to heal within 5-7 days with weakness and cough, while a small fraction-especially elderly, young children and pre-existing, heart or lung disease-patients-patients.

Doctor’s advice for public

Doctors said that the current fluctuation is compatible with seasonal flu models during monsoon. They attracted timely attention to timely medical consultation, adequate rest, hydration and extra attention to reduce the risk of complications of unprotected groups.

(Based on a ToI article)