Pre-Reading Questions:
- Do you like taking medicines? Why or why not?
- What kinds of food do you usually eat?
Vocabulary:
- symptom /SIMP-tuhm/
- shot /shot/
- period /PEER-ee-uhd/
- subside /suhb-SAHYD/
- strengthen /STRENGK-thuhn/
[noun] any feeling of illness or physical or mental change that is caused by a disease
Rashes, vomiting, and fever are some of the symptoms of dengue.
[noun] the amount of a drug that is put into the body by a single injection
She got a shot of antibiotics from the hospital.
[noun] a length of time
He promised to solve the problems in the company in a period of six months.
[verb] to become less strong
After taking different medicines, her abdominal pain didn’t subside.
[verb] to make something stronger
Constant exercise has strengthened his body against sickness.
Flu is coming to town. Check out these five ways to prevent yourself from getting a flu.
1. Inquire about antivirals
If flu symptoms persist, it is recommended to consult a doctor about antiviral drugs prescription. However, they will barely be prescribed by doctors due to the risk of their side-effects. Patients with health conditions like diabetes or heart disease should seek antivirals.
2. Get enough sleep
A study has shown that getting enough sleep helps maintain the good condition of our immune system, for it keeps high numbers of white blood cells that fight infections. Above all, sleep can also help a person decrease the chance of getting a flu, especially if a person had already had a flu shot. The body can create more antibodies in response to vaccination and protect one’s person.
3. Supervise your food intake
Many experts have no doubt about the importance of drinking a minimum of eight glasses of fluid during the period of flu, whether it’s juice, water, or soup. Moreover, drinking helps congestion and stops mucus formation in your lungs, which may result in pneumonia. Foods that are rich in vitamin C like grapefruits and oranges, as well as those loaded in vitamin A like carrots, can help improve one’s immune system.
4. Keep yourself warm and stay at home
Being warm helps the body save its strength to fight illnesses. Staying indoors and taking a rest for not less than 24 hours until the fever subsides can stop the virus from spreading. Moreover, this can lessen the danger of developing complications like pneumonia.
5. Give NAC supplements a try
A study has shown that N-acetyl L-cysteine (NAC) is an effective antioxidant. It can shorten both the length and severity of flu by strengthening immunity while lessening respiratory mucus, and preventing the virus’ capability to reproduce.
1. Inquire about antivirals
If flu symptoms persist, it is recommended to consult a doctor about antiviral drugs prescription. However, they will barely be prescribed by doctors due to the risk of their side-effects. Patients with health conditions like diabetes or heart disease should seek antivirals.
2. Get enough sleep
A study has shown that getting enough sleep helps maintain the good condition of our immune system, for it keeps high numbers of white blood cells that fight infections. Above all, sleep can also help a person decrease the chance of getting a flu, especially if a person had already had a flu shot. The body can create more antibodies in response to vaccination and protect one’s person.
3. Supervise your food intake
Many experts have no doubt about the importance of drinking a minimum of eight glasses of fluid during the period of flu, whether it’s juice, water, or soup. Moreover, drinking helps congestion and stops mucus formation in your lungs, which may result in pneumonia. Foods that are rich in vitamin C like grapefruits and oranges, as well as those loaded in vitamin A like carrots, can help improve one’s immune system.
4. Keep yourself warm and stay at home
Being warm helps the body save its strength to fight illnesses. Staying indoors and taking a rest for not less than 24 hours until the fever subsides can stop the virus from spreading. Moreover, this can lessen the danger of developing complications like pneumonia.
5. Give NAC supplements a try
A study has shown that N-acetyl L-cysteine (NAC) is an effective antioxidant. It can shorten both the length and severity of flu by strengthening immunity while lessening respiratory mucus, and preventing the virus’ capability to reproduce.
Comprehension Questions:
- According to the article, what can rest do to a person’s body?
- What could result in mucus build-up?
- When is it recommended to seek the doctor’s advice for antiviral medication?
- How does the flu shot can help a person’s body?
- What can NAC do based on the article?
Discussion Questions:
- What can you say about the article?
- Do you think the steps given in the article are helpful? Why or why not?
- Do you agree that a person should take medicines with moderation? Why or why not?
- Do you take self-medication or do you always consult a doctor when you are sick? Please explain your answer.
- What are your five steps to stay fit and healthy? Please explain your answer.