Ways Of Treating Bird Flu
Avian flu or bird flue treatment is the major hurdle before hospitals and medical staff, where they are confronted with a person who is affected by the 'pathological disease'. Mankind has till date, not found a foolproof way to treat the deadly virus. However recommendations and drugs do exists that help mitigate the effected of the virus.
The advice that you would receive the most is that you should drink plenty of liquids and especially water. Antiviral medication may also prove to be a way of helping to relieve some stress and symptoms. However be careful while using drugs like Amantadine or Rimantadine, as they are rendered useless to fight the disease. The disease is too resistant to be affected by these drugs, according to many scientists. Some drugs, however has led to a hope that the epidemic can someday be controlled, if not eradicated. The examples of such drugs are the Tami Flu and Rienzi, which have proved to be effective and useful. Chinese scientist's claim that they have they have discovered the drug that is more effective than the traditional Tami Flu.
Many scientists all over the globe are working in collaboration or independently, to discover the perfect solution to the deadly avian influenza. A Non-Governmental Organization based in San Diego, California has recorded a solution that might prove useful. The body has found a way to fight the virus, and that is through the use of antibodies. The antibodies fight the virus by using the specific M2 protein enclosed in the virus. The necessity of a cheap drug is necessary, in third world countries, where people do not have money to buy expensive drugs. Some scientists also claim that a large dosage of Vitamin C like the ascorbic acid or ascorbate acid may help to reduce the severity of the virus and may act as a preventive measure. However this has not been verified by the largest health organization in the world, the World Health Organization.
The need for an effective, foolproof drug against bird flu is rising more and more deaths are caused by the bird flu. The third world countries are the worst affected owing to the unhygienic conditions, congregation and the lack of information. Poverty and malnutrition among the population also affect the spread of the disease as the two factors can make people, especially children more vulnerable. Scientists suggest that the common man will be able to avail bird flu vaccines and drugs very soon.
'Prevention is better than Cure', is an old adage. Following the contagious disease may be help in preventing the spread of the disease. It is easier to prevent bird flu than to cure as in most diseases.
If you are suffering from flu like symptoms (cough, fever, pain in the muscles) after having traveled to a country in the world where a major bird flu outbreak has taken place, then you should immediately consult your doctor. If you have to travel places, where the epidemic is prevalent, take care to avoid eating poultry and visiting the poultry market. You should always wash your body, especially hands, ears, nose and mouth very frequently in order to stay hygienic. Staying hygienically clean is one way to prevent bird flu.