As flu has been around longer than COVID-19, there are also some treatment options.
People with the flu do not require medical treatment. But a doctor prescribes antiviral drugs in some cases, which can reduce the symptoms by 1 to 2 days.
These antiviral drugs help your body to fight the virus. They treat symptoms and reduce how long the illness lasts.
For some cases, a person should remain home and undertake social distancing. Healthcare professionals also prescribe antipyretics to reduce the fever.
For severe cases, a person requires supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation on a breathing machine to treat the respiratory problems that may occur.