Lots of sneezing, beware of different symptoms of Covid-19 and flu

It’s no secret, symptoms COVID-19 which appeared later is very similar to influence normal. This condition makes it difficult for many people to distinguish between the two diseases.

Both attack the airways. So how are the symptoms of Covid and the common cold different?

In recent weeks, the number of confirmed positive cases of Covid-19 has seen a significant spike. The reason for this is the inclusion of Omicron’s new subvariant, XBB.

But at the same time, Indonesia is also facing the rainy season. Weather like this makes many people sneeze with the flu.

Different symptoms of Covid and the common flu

So far, the symptoms of the latest variant of Covid-19 that have been reported tend to be mild. Range between runny nose, cough and sore throat.

With this condition, it seems people need to know the difference between Covid symptoms and the common cold. Check out the following explanation.

1. The difference is in the cough

The only way to distinguish between Covid-19 and the common cold is to pay attention to the character of the cough that appears.

In the case of Covid-19, the cough that appears is usually dry. This condition undoubtedly makes the throat feel itchy or sometimes painful.

Meanwhile, in cases of flu, the cough that appears tends to produce phlegm. When the respiratory tract is infected, the body usually produces more mucus.

Coughing out phlegm functions to trap and remove the pathogens causing the infection.

2. Other symptoms tend to be the same

Aside from the flu, the characteristics of Covid-19 and other flus tend to be the same. Here are some of them.

Fever

You have to be careful if your body temperature starts to rise and exceeds 37.5 degrees Celsius.

Have a cold

Colds are usually marked by the presence of mucus in the nose. As a result, the nose can also become blocked.

The body feels weak

The feeling of weakness that appears is caused by the immune system working to fight off viruses attacking the body.

Headache

The headaches that appear usually come in the form of a throbbing sensation. In some cases, even the headache is often accompanied by dizziness.

Muscular pain

Muscle pain is a sign of inflammation in the body. When pain appears, the immune system is trying to fight the inflammation that occurs.

3. Prove it with a tampon

Instead of guessing, it is recommended that a PCR test or antigen swab be done immediately if any of the above symptoms occur. Swab testing is the most effective way to distinguish between Covid-19 and the flu.

This is an explanation of the different symptoms of Covid and the flu. Don’t forget to respect the health protocols by wearing a mask, washing your hands diligently and avoiding gatherings.

(asr)

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