Since antiviral drugs are effective in treating influenza if given early (see treatment section, below), it can be important to identify cases early.

Amantadine: used for treating Parkinson's disease and influenza and Alzheimer's.

Three years ago BioCryst Pharmaceuticals gave up on a drug it was developing to treat influenza.

In addition, while antibiotics can treat a bacterial infection, antibiotics cannot treat influenza because flu is caused by a virus.

The United States has bought enough Tamiflu to treat influenza in 2.3 million Americans.

Zanamivir (Relenza), used to treat influenza, must be administered via inhaler.

Antiviral drugs can be used to treat influenza, with neuraminidase inhibitors being particularly effective.

In traditional medicine, an infusion from leaves was drunk, inhaled or used for bathing to treat coughs, colds, congestion, headache, fever and influenza.

Efficacy and safety of the oral neuraminidase inhibitor oseltamivir in treating acute influenza.

There's only one way to treat influenza - and strong drink isn't it.