what are the risk factors of the flu?
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['chronic lung diseases such as asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, or cystic fibrosis.', 'heart disease.', 'chronic kidney disease.', 'diabetes or other chronic metabolic disorder.', 'morbid obesity.', 'severe anemia (including sickle cell anemia)', 'diseases (HIV, AIDS) or treatments (steroids, chemotherapy) that suppress immunity.']
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Cancer risk factor facts* The most common risk factors for cancer include aging, tobacco, sun exposure, radiation exposure, chemicals and other substances, some viruses and bacteria, certain hormones, family history of cancer, alcohol, poor diet, lack of physical activity, or being overweight.
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Pregnant women have a much higher chance of developing complications (including life threatening complications) if they get flu, particularly in the later stages of pregnancy. One of the most common complications of flu is bronchitis, a chest infection that can become serious and develop into pneumonia.
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The most common risk factors for developing asthma is having a parent with asthma, having a severe respiratory infection as a child, having an allergic condition, or being exposed to certain chemical irritants or industrial dusts in the workplace.
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Most people who have the flu (influenza) have a mild illness and don't need to see a doctor. Common flu signs and symptoms include: Fever above 100 F (38 C), though not everyone with the flu has a fever. A cough or sore throat.
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['Wash your hands often with soap and water. ... ', 'Avoid touching your own nose and face. ... ', 'Avoid hugging or kissing people who are sick with the flu.']
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Flu Concerns - Heart Disease and the Flu Viral infections like the flu also put added stress on your body, which can affect your blood pressure, heart rate, and overall heart function. That can raise your odds of having a heart attack or stroke. But none of this has to happen. The flu is easy to prevent.
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Influenza (flu). Caused by the influenza virus, the flu is more serious than the common cold and infects the lungs, throat and nose. Symptoms include sudden fever or feeling feverish, chills, cough, sore throat, loss of appetite, muscle aches, fatigue, runny nose, sneezing and watery eyes.
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['infections, such as the common cold or flu.', 'allergies.', 'irritation of the nose, throat, or lungs.', 'digestive conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease.', 'smoking tobacco products.', 'lung diseases, such as pneumonia, lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.']
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['upper respiratory infections, such as the common cold.', 'sinus infections.', 'middle ear infections.', 'poor oral hygiene and dental problems, such as gingivitis.', 'exposure to some chemicals, such as insecticides.', 'surgeries on the mouth, throat, nose, or ear.', 'head injuries.']
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Influenza is caused by infection of the respiratory tract with influenza viruses, RNA viruses of the Orthomyxovirus genus. Influenza viruses are classified into 4 types: A, B, C, and D. Only virus types A and B commonly cause illness in humans.
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The flu is a contagious disease, and it can cause mild to severe symptoms along with life-threatening complications, even in young, healthy children and adults. Since 2010, the flu has killed from 12,000 to 79,000 people annually in the U.S. and affected about 9.3 million to 49 million annually.
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Early signs of the flu include: fatigue. sudden fever (usually above 100°F [38°C]) scratchy or sore throat.
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Commonly reported risk factors include advanced age, co–morbidities, use of antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), histamine–2 receptor antagonists (H2RA) and exposure to health care settings.
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['Exposure to tobacco smoke. The most significant risk factor for COPD is long-term cigarette smoking. ... ', 'People with asthma. ... ', 'Occupational exposure to dusts and chemicals. ... ', 'Exposure to fumes from burning fuel. ... ', 'Genetics.']
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Flu and Adults with Chronic Health Conditions. Influenza (flu) is a contagious and potentially deadly virus that can result in serious complications for individuals living with chronic health conditions such as heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes, even when chronic conditions are well-controlled.
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Call Doctor or Seek Care Now. Close Contact (exposure) with flu (influenza) within last 72 hours (3 days) and you are at High Risk of problems from the flu. See High Risk list; such as age more than 64, pregnant, chronic illness.