What are the best ways to beat flu?

What are good ways to get over the flu?

• My husband has the flu and he is so sick. He threw up like 6X today he is pale and has body aches and all he wants to do is sleep and rest. I had a touch of the flu where my stomach was very senstive and all I could eat was bread and dry cookies water and iced tea, although I am feeling better, I feel very weak and I cannot eat regular food yet. What are good ways to get over the flu and how can my husband and I feel better? What foods should we be eating? What medicines should we be taking? What foods should I give my husband he said he was hungry but I dont want him to throw up again, any advice you have would be very helpful and thank you in advance for posting.

• Answer:

  Rest, very small amts of liqids frequently if vomiting continues. Take acetiminophen or ibuprophen for temp and/or body aches if NOT ALLERGIC TO THEM. If his vomiting continues and he cant keep any liquids down, he could become dehydrated quickly. Just make sure he gets a few teaspoons of liquids every little bit. If he cant keep anything down, he needs to see a health care provider as dehydration can be dangerous if continues. Try clear liquids like ice tea, water, jello, popsickles chicken broth etc.