Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of influenza (flu).
Family history
- What is the general health of your family members?
Social history
- What is your profession?
- When and where were you last on vacation?
- Do you have much contact with people?
- Do you have much contact with poultry?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Do you feel ill? Worn out or tired?
- Do you have headaches or aching limbs?
- Do you suffer from fever? If so, for how long and what is your body temperature?
- Do you have a sore throat and / or hoarseness?
- Do you have a cough? Sputum?
- Do you have nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea?
- Do you have shortness of breath?*
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
- Are you pregnant?
- Do you suffer from loss of appetite?
- Do you smoke? If yes, how many cigarettes, cigars or pipes per day?
Self history including medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (infectious diseases, diabetes mellitus, heart and lung diseases, immune system disorders).
- Operations
- Allergies
- Pregnancy history
- Medication history
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)