How long does the flu last?!


Question: I have had the flu for 6 days today and the past 4 days with no voice. I have been to the doctor but all i was told was to let it run it's course, well how long is that course?


Answers: I have had the flu for 6 days today and the past 4 days with no voice. I have been to the doctor but all i was told was to let it run it's course, well how long is that course?

Usually about two weeks. Drink heaps of water ( 8 glasses a day if possible) . drink heaps of orange juice for Vitamin C , eat chicken soup which is good for colds and flu. And if you really wan to speed up the process alittle bit put one teaspoon of lemon juice, one teaspoon of fresh garlic, one teaspoon of ginger all together and quickly swollow it!. It tastes alful BUT it will help ! . Also cold and flu tablets should help you too.

Usually 10 days.

Here in Utah the flu has been particularly bad as one strain was not covered by the immunization. Some of my co-workers have missed up to 2 weeks or work! I would say anywhere between 10-14 days is average plus you are going to feel "run down" for quite a while afterward. Drink lots of fluids, use a humidifier and get as much rest as you possibly can. I hope you get feeling better soon!

one friend of mine had it for 2 days with still some left mostly gone now. but 2 days to 2 weeks is the time for it to run its course.
good luck hope you get better soon.





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