Home Remedies for the Flu

Stay at Home

According to the US Department of Health & Human Services, if you’re sick with the flu, you should stay home and follow your doctor’s orders. Try placing a cool, damp washcloth of your forehead to reduce discomfort caused by fever. Also, placing a humidifier in your room may improve breathing.

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February 6, 2014

Last Updated:
September 15, 2014