Suara.com – Colds aka the common cold is vulnerable to attack in the rainy season, like today. Make no mistake, this disease is different from infection influenza.
Dr. Carlinda Nekawaty, medical expert from Combiphar said, the difference between the two is in the virus that infects the body.
“In general, people cannot tell the difference. Influenza is caused flu virus, the common cold is caused by rhinovirus, “he said, quoted by ANTARA.
Common symptoms of influenza are similar to the common cold, namely headaches, weakness, sneezing, coughs and colds. People who have a cold can experience symptoms of a sore throat and nasal congestion.
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What’s the difference between influenza and the common cold? Colds usually get better without vaccines or special treatment from a doctor.
Symptoms are milder and on average do not require specific treatment, this disease can be cured if the immune system is maximized.
While influenza has more severe symptoms such as high fever, muscle aches and headaches that are more severe than the common cold. If left untreated, influenza can lead to complications, including lung infections, aka pneumonia.
The similarity between these two diseases must be watched out by parents when their children fall ill. Do not let a child with influenza think that he only has the cold so that he / she is not treated properly.
“One of the symptoms of influenza is muscle pain, so the child can feel achy, aching all over the body. It could be that he is whining not to go to school because his body is sick. Severe headaches also lead to (symptoms) of influenza,” he explained.
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If the common cold, aka the common cold, experiences peak severity for two to three days, complaints of influenza can be experienced for about 5-10 days and even continue for up to a month.
“The annual vaccine can help prevent and limit complications,” he said. [ANTARA]
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