A doctor’s view: Most cases of influenza can be handled at
homeThe flu season has hit hard here in the Northland and around
the country. As part of the infectious disease department at
Essentia Health, my colleagues and I care for people who have
the most serious cases of the flu — and we have already had many
patients who needed to be hospitalized. By: Dr. Timothy Burke,
for the News Tribune The flu season has hit hard here in the
Northland and around the country. As part of the infectious
disease department at Essentia Health, my colleagues and I care
for people who have the most serious cases of the flu — and we
have already had many patients who needed to be hospitalized.
Most people who come down with the flu don’t need a trip to the
doctor’s office or emergency department. Flu symptoms can often
be treated at home, but expect to feel miserable for three to
five days. Symptoms include a fever higher than 100 degrees and
one or more of the following: cough, sore throat, runny or
stuffy nose, headache, chi