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 968 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. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Naomi Bouchain Barajas
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Brenda Eliosa Fernández
Dr. Fania García
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.