Is Lianhua Qingwen effective against influenza A?
Disease description:
The elderly in my family seems to have contracted influenza A, with symptoms of fever, cough, and nasal congestion. We have Lianhua Qingwen at home. I would like to ask if Lianhua Qingwen is effective against influenza A? Can the elderly take it?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ren Yi
Lianhua Qingwen is usually available in forms such as tablets and granules. Influenza A refers to type A influenza, an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by the type A H1N1 influenza virus. Lianhua Qingwen has a certain therapeutic effect on type A influenza.
Lianhua Qingwen contains multiple traditional Chinese medicinal ingredients and has functions such as clearing plague toxins and dispersing lung heat. It can alleviate symptoms in patients with type A influenza, such as fever, cough, sore throat, and fatigue, help regulate immune function, reduce inflammatory responses, and play a certain auxiliary role in the treatment of type A influenza.
If elderly individuals are allergic to any components of Lianhua Qingwen or have special health conditions, they should not take it. Therefore, consulting a doctor first to ensure safe and effective medication use is necessary.
Lianhua Qingwen cannot exert a potent inhibitory effect directly on the influenza virus. If elderly individuals are diagnosed with type A influenza, especially if symptoms are severe or there are underlying medical conditions, it is recommended to consider using specific antiviral Western medicines under a doctor's guidance. Lianhua Qingwen may be used in combination with these medications, depending on the individual situation, to improve symptoms.
