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The country’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval is in the news for his health problems. In fact, 80-year-old Doval canceled his journey for an important security meeting to be held in Moscow on 27-29 May, after which there are many speculation about his health. Actually, Doval has received information about seasonal flu (seasonal influenza). Although it is considered a common disease, but in view of their age, this situation can become a matter of concern. Let us know which disease Doval is struggling with? What are its symptoms and how dangerous it is?
what is seasonal flu?
Seasonal flu is also called influenza. It is an infectious viral disease, caused by influenza virus. This disease usually spreads more during winter and rainy season. Indeed, the disease spreads from one person to another, coughing, sneezing or touching infected surfaces through the air. In general, the disease is light and cures in a few days, but it can take serious form in people with elderly and weak immunity systems. According to a 2025 health report, about 5–10% of adults in India are affected by seasonal flu every year. At the same time, people above 65 years of age increases the possibility of its serious serious.
How are the symptoms of seasonal flu?
Symptoms of seasonal flu usually begin suddenly. These symptoms decrease in ordinary people in a few days, but this situation can be serious in people above 80 years of age. Experts say that flu in the elderly increases the risk of pneumonia, bronchitis and heart related problems. According to a medical study of 2025, people above 80 years of age are expected to have a pneumonia from flu.
- High fever (100 & deg; f to 103 & deg; f)
- Cold and sweating
- Sore throat
- Dry cough
- Nose run or closure
- Muscle pain and fatigue
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
How dangerous seasonal flu at 80 years old?
Seasonal flu in people above 80 years of age can be dangerous for many reasons. The first reason is the weakening immunity with age. As age increases, the body’s capacity to fight against diseases decreases, due to which it becomes difficult to fight the virus. At the same time, health problems such as heart disease, diabetes or lung diseases in the elderly can make the flu more serious. According to a 2025 health report, people above 80 years of age have the most common problems related to flu, shortness of breath and heart related problems. Apart from this, the risk of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance also increases due to the flu, which can be dangerous for the elderly."Text-Align: justify;"> Read also: Due to these five reasons, cancer starts growing in liver, not even forgetting these mistakes
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