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Influenza like illness
Hi. Wat exactly is influenza like illness which is being mentioned now a days in corona patients. Wat are the symptoms.
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Influenza is a viral infection with symptoms like running nose, mild throat pain. It is a self limiting disease.
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Dr. Rounak Singhai
Pulmonary Infection Specialist
11 yrs exp
Jabalpur
Influenza like illness....ILI....
Fever
Sore throats
Cough
Cold
Oxygen saturation > or= 94%
But no breathing difficulties
No need of oxygen therapy
And
Sever acute respiratory illness... SARI
Fever
Sore throats
Cough
Cold
Oxygen saturation < 94%
And breathing difficulties
Need urgent intervention and oxygen therapy
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Dr. Narmada Bhargavi
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Chennai
Influenza is another viral infection. ..generally have a seasonal trend , highly infectious ( spreading fast)...but affects only those at risk...
It also spreads by sneeze and cough mainly
Symptoms are running nose, cough, headache, red eyes, and in severe cases fever and breathlessness. ..
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Dr. Upneet
General Physician
23 yrs exp
Jalandhar
It is like having cold running nose,ltl cough;somtimes fever and can be transmitted to others and requires symptomatic treatment.
Next Steps
so take all proper precautions like mask;hand washing and social distance
Health Tips
consult online
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Need detailed history and evaluation. Need details about your symptoms
Next Steps
take online consultation for treatment
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Dr. Elvee S M
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Shillong
ILI or influenza like Illness means any individual with symptoms of fever and cough mainly.
SARI or Severe Acute Respiratory infection is the above two symptoms that requires admission in a hospital.
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