Seasonal flu comes around every year, usually between autumn and spring. For most people, it’s unpleasant but manageable; fever, fatigue, cough, sore throat, body aches, and a few days in bed with tea and rest. But sometimes the flu can become something more serious. In this article, we’ll look at how to treat the flu at home, when it’s time to call a doctor, and how Helicopteros Sanitarios’ Home Doctor for Seasonal Flu Treatment in Costa del Sol can bring care directly to your door.
Understanding the seasonal flu
The flu, short for influenza, is a viral infection that spreads easily through droplets in the air when someone coughs, sneezes, or even talks. It can strike suddenly and make you feel drained for a week or longer.
Typical symptoms include:
- Fever and chills
- Cough and sore throat
- Fatigue and muscle aches
- Headache and congestion
Most cases improve on their own with rest and hydration. But sometimes, especially in older adults, young children, or those with chronic conditions, the flu can lead to complications like pneumonia or bronchitis.
Managing the flu at home
If your symptoms are mild, rest is your best medicine. Focus on keeping your body hydrated and your temperature under control. Warm soups, herbal teas, and plenty of fluids can help. Over-the-counter medications can also reduce fever or ease a sore throat, but they won’t speed up recovery.
A few basic tips:
- Stay home and rest until your fever has been gone for at least 24 hours.
- Drink water or electrolyte drinks to prevent dehydration.
- Use a humidifier or breathe in steam to relieve congestion.
- Avoid alcohol and smoking, which can slow recovery.
Most people start feeling better within a week, though the cough or tiredness may last a little longer.
When to see a doctor
It’s not always easy to tell when the flu is turning serious. You should call a doctor if you notice:
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Persistent high fever that doesn’t respond to medication
- Chest pain or pressure
- Confusion, dizziness, or fainting
- Severe or worsening cough
- Symptoms that improve and then suddenly return with a fever
In children, warning signs include trouble breathing, bluish lips, dehydration, or extreme irritability. In adults over 65 or those with heart, lung, or immune conditions, it’s best not to wait too long. Early treatment can prevent complications.
Home Doctor for Seasonal Flu Treatment in Costa del Sol
If you live on the Costa del Sol, you don’t have to struggle to get to a clinic when you’re sick. Our Home Doctor for Seasonal Flu Treatment in Costa del Sol can visit you at home, check your condition, and prescribe treatment on the spot. Whether it’s antiviral medication, hydration support, or monitoring for complications, our doctors bring medical care to you, day or night.
We also help you recover comfortably while keeping the flu from spreading to others.
Don’t wait until the flu gets worse. Call Helicopteros Sanitarios today to book your home visit and let our team take care of you where you feel safest at home.