{"id":232,"date":"2018-02-07T09:31:49","date_gmt":"2018-02-07T09:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/blog\/?p=232"},"modified":"2024-04-11T02:17:20","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T06:17:20","slug":"understanding-the-different-types-of-influenza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/understanding-the-different-types-of-influenza\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Different Types of Influenza"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"last-updated entry-meta\">Last updated on April 11th, 2024 at 02:17 am<\/p>\n<p>Flu is also known as \u2018influenza\u2019. It is a contagious respiratory disease that is caused by influenza viruses. Flu viruses get in the body through the mucus membranes of the nose, mouth, or eyes. Let&#8217;s learn more on different types of Influenza. You infect yourself with a virus whenever you touch your hand in one of these areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Normally the&nbsp;flu season starts in October and ends in May every year. In the 2017-2018 flu season, around 53 kids have died in the&nbsp;United States. Older people, pregnant women, children, and those with long-term illnesses are at a higher risk of getting flu complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Flu_and_Influenza_are_different\"><\/span>How Flu and Influenza are different?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69fb7d391a49b\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69fb7d391a49b\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/understanding-the-different-types-of-influenza\/#How_Flu_and_Influenza_are_different\" title=\"How Flu and Influenza are different?\">How Flu and Influenza are different?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/understanding-the-different-types-of-influenza\/#Types_Of_Influenza\" title=\"Types Of Influenza: \">Types Of Influenza: <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/understanding-the-different-types-of-influenza\/#How_is_Flu_Treated\" title=\"How is Flu Treated?\">How is Flu Treated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/understanding-the-different-types-of-influenza\/#Read_Also\" title=\"Read Also:\">Read Also:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/understanding-the-different-types-of-influenza\/#References\" title=\"References:\">References:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Influenza-Symptoms-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Influenza Symptoms\" class=\"wp-image-1675\" title=\"Influenza Symptoms\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Influenza-Symptoms-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Influenza-Symptoms-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Influenza-Symptoms-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Influenza-Symptoms.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Influenza Symptoms<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Influenza or flu is different from the common cold. Both have a contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract and have similar symptoms. However, the flu is much worse and can make it difficult for you to get out of your bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Influenza (flu) and the common cold are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. Flu is caused by influenza viruses only, whereas the common cold can be caused by a number of different viruses, including rhinoviruses, parainfluenza, and&nbsp;seasonal coronaviruses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seasonal coronaviruses should not be confused with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes&nbsp;COVID-19. Because flu and the common cold have similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Flu-Symptoms-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Flu Symptoms\" class=\"wp-image-1677\" title=\"Flu Symptoms\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Flu-Symptoms-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Flu-Symptoms-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Flu-Symptoms-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Flu-Symptoms.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flu Symptoms<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Flu Symptoms<\/strong> include \u2013 cough, runny nose, sore throat, body pain, chills, high fever, watery eyes, headache, weakness, and fatigue. These symptoms often come on abruptly. Many people take the&nbsp;flu vaccine to avoid this illness and its severe complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, sometimes even those who have taken their shots suffer from flu. Hence it is very important to take preventive measures during the&nbsp;flu season. Flu is highly contagious and can spread from person to person by coughing, sneezing, or touching surfaces. Let&#8217;s learn more on different types of Influenza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_Of_Influenza\"><\/span>Types Of Influenza: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Types-Of-Influenza.jpg\" alt=\"Types Of Influenza\" class=\"wp-image-1678\" title=\"Types Of Influenza\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Types-Of-Influenza.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Types-Of-Influenza-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Types-Of-Influenza-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Types-Of-Influenza-150x88.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Types Of Influenza<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are three&nbsp;types of Influenza(flu)&nbsp;viruses which are; <strong>Type A<\/strong>, <strong>Type B<\/strong>, and <strong>Type C<\/strong>. Type A and B cause yearly influenza epidemics that result in around 20% of the population having high fever, coughing, aching, and sniffling. Although type C also causes flu, its symptoms are not very severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Type A:<\/strong> These types of Influenza can infect animals; however, more commonly people suffer the ailments related to this type of flu. Generally, wild birds act as the hosts of this flu virus. Type-A flu viruses are usually responsible for large flu epidemics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Type B:<\/strong> These types of Influenza virus is found solely in human beings. This flu may sometimes be less severe than Type A flu, but it can still be extremely detrimental. Type B flu viruses generally do not cause epidemics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Type C:<\/strong> These types of Influenza viruses normally cause mild respiratory symptoms or no symptoms at all. This type does not cause epidemics and also does not have a serious impact on influenza types A and B. Although there is a flu vaccine for types A and B, there is no such immunization for type C flu virus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_Flu_Treated\"><\/span>How is Flu Treated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Flu-Treatment-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Flu Treatment\" class=\"wp-image-1679\" title=\"Flu Treatment\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Flu-Treatment-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Flu-Treatment-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Flu-Treatment-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Flu-Treatment.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flu Treatment<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Antibiotics do not help in flu treatment. Your doctor may prescribe antiviral medicines such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/products\/tamiflu.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/products\/relenza-diskhaler.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zanamivir (Relenza)<\/a> to treat flu. Additionally, painkillers may help in alleviating headaches and body aches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To treat flu, Oseltamivir or Inhaled Zanamivir are usually prescribed for five days, while one dose of intravenous peramivir or one dose of oral Baloxavir are usually prescribed. Oseltamivir treatment is given to hospitalized patients, and some patients might be treated for more than five days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides this, a person affected by flu should rest at home, keep warm, possibly avoid contact with people, drink lots of liquids and avoid smoking and drinking. Consult a doctor at once in case the temperature remains high after 4-5 days or if the symptoms worsen or one feels shortness of breath. Hope, you have understood about different types of Influenza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_Also\"><\/span>Read Also:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/flu-medication-influenza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/flu-medication-influenza\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span>References:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/about\/viruses\/types.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/about\/viruses\/types.htm<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last updated on April 11th, 2024 at 02:17 am Flu is also known as \u2018influenza\u2019. It is a contagious respiratory disease that is caused by influenza viruses. 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