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Review
. 2018 Jul;10(Suppl 19):S2248-S2259.
doi: 10.21037/jtd.2018.03.169.

Re-understanding anti-influenza strategy: attach equal importance to antiviral and anti-inflammatory therapies

Zhengtu Li  1 , Li Li  2 , Shuai Zhao  3 , Jing Li  1 , Hongxia Zhou  1 , Yunhui Zhang  4 , Zifeng Yang  1   5 , Bing Yuan  1   4
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Review

Re-understanding anti-influenza strategy: attach equal importance to antiviral and anti-inflammatory therapies

Zhengtu Li et al. J Thorac Dis. 2018 Jul.

Abstract

The direct replication of influenza virus is not the only cause of harm to human health; influenza infection leading to a hyper-inflammatory immune response can also result in serious conditions. So, the treatment strategy for influenza needs to keep balance between antivirus and anti-inflammation. Herein, we review the treatment strategies of anti-influenza drugs and traditional Chinese medicines.

Keywords: Influenza; anti-inflammation; antivirus; chemical drug; traditional Chinese medicine.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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