KNOW DISEASE FOR NO DISEASE
The people across the length and breadth of the country are confronting a strange virus which has also gripped the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir with contagion resulting in symptoms like dry cough, nausea, sore throat, fever, body aches and several others. Going by the alarming increase in the number of patients, the rumours are rife that no treatment is proving effective to contain the disease and people are feeling restless after being infected by this unique virus. Of course, there is no mystery about this disease but the lack of knowledge and propaganda is making the people in J&K especially those who have contracted this virus restive. The only remedy to get rid of this virus is awareness about the same and therefore it is advisable not to believe on hearsay and contact a qualified medical practitioner or a specialist doctor to counter the disease which in actuality is a virus better known as H3N2 in the medical profession. Like all other diseases, the thumb rule is precaution is better than cure but in case someone catches this disease there is no need to panic as experts in the medical field have reportedly asked the people to take adequate precautions, go for a healthy diet, and maintain good hygiene. Though immunity plays a vital role, people with mild symptoms should not get afraid rather they should treat this influenza as a normal disease. In case, patients have severe symptoms, they should not wait for even a jiffy and consult the specialist doctors for expert advice as it becomes imperative to counter the disease well in time. As per the medicos, this viral infection usually lasts for a week or so but those people suffering from respiratory diseases should not take things lightly as proper precautions are must for ensuring early recovery. People should not shy away from wearing masks, taking adequate quantity of fluids, covering the mouth while coughing or sneezing to combat the H3N2 viral infection. Knowing disease is always necessary to ensure that no disease comes near and therefore the people should consult their family doctors to get awareness over the issue and remain safe and healthy.