If you have the flu, most treatment addresses the symptoms rather than clearing the virus from the body. For example:
Symptom
Medicine
pain and fever
analgesic (like tylenol and aspirin)
coughing
antitussives (like Robitussin DM)
congestion
decongestants
One of the most important therapies is rest! Getting plenty of sleep is the best way to get rid of the flu.
Here is a link to some doctors' orders for overcoming the flu.
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