Health Tip: Recovering From Mononucleosis

Suggestions to help relieve symptoms

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(HealthDay News) -- Mononucleosis, often dubbed "mono," is a viral infection that can cause fatigue, weakness, sore throat and fever.

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There is no known preventive. Once you have the virus, the American Academy of Family Physicians suggests how you can help yourself recover:

• Get lots of rest.
• Drink enough fluids to ward off dehydration.
• Soothe a sore throat with a salt water gargle, throat lozenges and soothing treats, such as hard candy or a Popsicle.
• Take acetaminophen to ease pain and bring down a fever. If your child under age 12 is ill, do NOT give him or her aspirin.

-- Diana Kohnle