As temperatures drop, problems such as cold, fever, cold, and cough become common. But this time the cold is different because of the pandemic. The reason is that the symptoms of common cold-flu (flu) and corona are almost the same, so it can be difficult for the common man to distinguish between them. In such a situation, if someone is infected with corona and does not take timely treatment, then he can endanger others along with him. Therefore, experts understand the difference between flu and corona.
Are Symptoms Similar?
Both of these include fever, chills with fever, cough and mucus, cold, fatigue and weakness, difficulty in breathing, pain in the ribs, sore throat or pain, headache, runny nose, body ache, smelling due to cold Not feeling, tasting astringent, these are similar symptoms. However, some people have vomiting and diarrhea along with these symptoms in the corona. Taste and not feeling smell are also symptoms of corona.
How can I identify the difference?
Know by effect
Changing weather can cause common flu or severe flu. On one hand, while the normal flu is cured within 2-3 days, on the other hand, severe flu can persist for 5-7 days. If symptoms are not relieving even after a week and the symptoms are gradually becoming severe, then it may be Kovid-19. However, confirm it by conducting an investigation rather than guessing.
Time of symptoms
In the case of flu, symptoms begin to be felt within 1-2 days. Symptoms of severe flu begin to appear between 1–4 days. When it comes to corona, its symptoms are usually evident in the second week of infection. However, in some cases its symptoms may appear after 2 days or even 10 days. In such a case, mild cold and cough start at home, do not go out. Reduce contact with family members too.
Longing to recover
In the case of flu, the symptoms are more irritating after 2-3 days but soon they start to subside. In the case of corona, the symptoms start late and gradually become severe. Even the health of the patient can be very poor and there is a risk of his life.
Find out the problem through observation
Normal flu gets cured quickly so there is no need for any special observation. If the problem has been more than 3 days, then it is advisable for the patient to have a checkup. In this case, the doctor performs normal physical examination. If the patient reaches the doctor 5 days after the problem, a blood test is advised. If the person is troubled by symptoms such as fever, cough, and cold for several days and there is no improvement in the condition, doctors recommend a blood test as well as a lung scan and corona examination. In the same way, there are many more.
Checkup is required in both
Patients with common flu can be easily treated at home. Treatment of severe flu is also possible at home but along with home remedies, a doctor’s examination and medicines are necessary. While treatment of a corona patient is possible at home at the onset of symptoms, it is advisable to hospitalize the patient if the problem persists.
Post treatment effect
After the flu is cured, the person feels mild weakness, which is cured within a few days. In the case of corona, a person feels very weak even after treatment. There can also be a risk of stroke after this. Therefore, even after recovering, keep getting various tests after consulting a doctor.
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