Influenza
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The flu is a respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses that affects the nose, throat, and, at times, the lungs. It tends to occur seasonally and spreads easily from person to person.
Common symptoms:
- fever and chills
- headache and muscle aches
- cough, sore throat, and congestion
- marked tiredness
When to see a doctor? it is worth seeking care if symptoms are severe, do not improve, difficulty breathing appears, or the person is more vulnerable, such as children and older adults.
Which specialist treats it? the general practitioner is usually the first point of contact; the pediatrician treats children, and the pulmonologist, the infectious disease specialist, or the otolaryngologist step in for particular cases. When a case gets complicated, the most prudent thing is to seek care in time.
Data on 864 doctors who treat influenza
Which specialist treats influenza?
The flu is usually treated by a general practitioner, who will manage the symptoms. If there are respiratory complications, a pulmonologist can assess lung health, and an ENT specialist may be involved if the throat or ears are affected. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in influenza
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Dr. Pedro Mario Gonzalez Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is influenza?
The flu is a respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses that affects the nose, throat, and, at times, the lungs. It tends to occur seasonally and spreads easily from person to person.
Which doctor treats influenza?
The flu is usually treated by a general practitioner, who will manage the symptoms. If there are respiratory complications, a pulmonologist can assess lung health, and an ENT specialist may be involved if the throat or ears are affected. Find these specialists.