Overview
Cold and Flu affects people of all ages. These are caused by viruses, and while they share some similarities, they have distinct symptoms and treatments. Cold is a viral infection caused by rhinoviruses and affects the upper respiratory tract, including the nose, throat, and sinuses. While the highly contagious flu is caused by the influenza virus and affects the respiratory system, including the nose, throat, and lungs. A weak immune system, chronic illnesses, exposure or close contact with an infected person increases the risk of developing a cold or flu.
From preventive to curative measures, our internal medicine experts bring a holistic approach to providing optimum care to patients. Our dedicated department for infectious diseases brings experts highly skilled in comprehensively managing complex viral infections and other infectious diseases. The advanced diagnostic modalities timely detect the condition before it becomes worse, post which our physicians provide personalised treatment that may include vaccinations, pain management medication, respiratory support, antibiotics and in some complex cases, oxygen therapy, intravenous fluids and more.
