A viral infection that affects the respiratory tract which may lead to various other problems is known as influenza. Some of the problems caused due to influenza include high fever, excessive tiredness, headache, runny nose, sore throat, dry cough, etc. these are also the symptoms which may lead to influenza if neglected or not taken proper care of. In order to check whether you are infected by influenza, the best option is to visit a doctor and get yourself a proper check up. If influenza is not treated well then it may also lead to severe problems or even fatal in certain cases.  

Influenza is an airborne disease and generally spreads when an infected person sneezes or coughs around you. There are many other ways by which influenza can spread even the touch of the infected person can get you also infected with influenza. One can take precautions by taking flu shots each year especially those who already have some chronic disorders or have weak immune system. The cure for influenza is not yet discovered completely however one can try to prevent them. People affected by influenza are recommended to stay at home and take proper medicines and rest as prescribed by the doctor