LUCKNOW: With influenza A subtype H3N2 virus claiming two lives in India, one every in Karnataka and Haryana, medical doctors in Lucknow have urged individuals to keep away from self-medication.
Sheetal Verma, senior college division of microbiology at King George`s Medical University (KGMU) stated, “The influenza A virus sub-type H3N2 is nothing new but as people are experiencing longer spells of cough, self-medication should be strictly avoided. There is nothing to panic. This variant does not lead to a pandemic but taking precautions against it will certainly help.”
She stated that it’s higher for individuals experiencing fever, cough or respiratory misery to seek the advice of a physician as a substitute of shopping for a drug over-the-counter as a result of this flu variant is totally different.
According to medical doctors, the precautions individuals ought to take embody — holding physique immunity ample and avoiding shut contact with unknown individuals, notably avoiding crowded locations.
Abhishek Shukla, Secretary General of the Association of International Doctors, stated, “A majority of those experiencing a longer spell of cough these days have poor body immunity may be due to age (elderly) or due to some other pre-existing illness.”
P.Okay. Gupta, former President, IMA, Lucknow, stated, “Children and elderly are the most vulnerable. They are advised to avoid cold weather conditions during the morning and late evening. This will reduce the chance of getting infected. Everyone should avoid self-medication.”
Amid the rising variety of influenza instances seen within the nation, extra sufferers are reporting pneumonia-like circumstances and ear fullness, medical doctors stated right here on Saturday.
Speaking to IANS, Rajiv Gupta, Consultant – Internal Medicine, CK Birla Hospital, stated that the “fullness of ear is an additional symptom noticed in this episode of flu”.
“Many patients at day five or six of the illness start complaining of fullness in the ears or feel like something is blocked inside the ears. It is more common in young adults,” he added.
According to Mayo Clinic, ear fullness happens when your ears really feel plugged. “Your eustachian tubes – which run between your middle ear and the back of your nose – become blocked. A person may experience a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ears.” It is in some instances additionally accompanied with ear ache, dizziness and muffled listening to.
