English: Main symptoms of influenza. (See Wikipedia:#Influenza#Symptoms_and_diagnosis). Model: Mikael Häggström. To discuss image, please see Template talk:Häggström diagrams References Centers for Disease Control and Prevention > Influenza Symptoms Page last updated November 16, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2009 (Diarrhea is not mentioned, since it is mainly a symptom in children) (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Various websites propose different remedies for influenza. Webmed suggests suggests that influenza patient should get extra rest, drink plenty of fluids, take hot tea with lemon, water, fruit juice, and if fever is uncomfortable, sponge your body with lukewarm water to reduce fever. Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen to lower fever avoid aspirin to anyone younger than 20. Breathe moist air from a hot shower to avoid stuffy nose. Do not use antihistamines to make nasal drainage thicker. Other remedies include Drink a cup of warm water, to which a few drops of honey or l...