How to Differentiate Between Cold, Flu, and Covid: At-Home Rapid Testing Options

It is winter and we can say that we are in the midst of respiratory infections of all kinds. Surely you have also heard a lot of people around you complaining about colds, pharyngitis, the influenza A epidemic at kindergarten, or you found out that at least one of your colleagues got Covid these days.

In this situation, it is very possible that you have also come into contact with a virus, and it is important to be able to detect quickly and precisely why you are suffering in order to receive the correct treatment as soon as possible.

Many of the symptoms of these respiratory infections such as fever, fatigue, runny nose, cough and/or muscle aches are common symptoms. So how can you tell the difference between a cold, flu A and Covid?

First of all, it is good to know the causes and symptoms of each condition. Respiratory viruses, for example, are viral infections, triggered by viruses A, B or C, known as influenza viruses. They are easily transmitted, contagious and appear in the cold season (between October and March).

Colds are also respiratory infections caused by viruses, but other than the flu. They are much easier to take because they only affect the nose and throat. Unlike the flu, colds can strike at any time. Flu starts suddenly with general malaise, fatigue, fever, chills, sweating, headache or muscle aches, while colds come on gradually with runny nose, sneezing and sore throat.

Beta-hemolytic streptococcus or group A streptococcus is a common bacteria that can be carried without symptoms, but it is the one that is responsible for a red throat, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, scarlet fever or more serious diseases.

That’s exactly why it’s good to have quick tests at home that can save you from traveling, lost time and expensive analyses. Self Care Diagnostics powered by BARZA recommends two tests that should not be missing from your family’s arsenal during this period.

Test rapid Strep A

If you or your child have symptoms that could lead you to think of pharyngitis, for example, it is good to do a quick Strep A test at the first signs of fatigue, listlessness, cough, runny nose, joint pain. laboratory precision and a result obtained in just 10 minutes, this test helps to quickly detect, in the comfort of your own home, this streptococcus.

Rapid Test Duo Covid-19 and Influenza (Flu) A+B

The symptoms of COVID-19 can fool you because they are very similar to those of a cold or the flu. In principle, the symptoms that can make you think of Covid are fever, dry cough and fatigue. But from case to case, depending on the form and strain contacted, they can vary, they can be easier to confuse with a common cold or they can be stronger.

With an accuracy of over 99%, this rapid test helps in the differential diagnosis of respiratory infections: COVID 19, Influenza A and Influenza B from a single sample of nasopharyngeal exudate. Get rid of doubts! Test yourself at home and find out in just 15 minutes what the diagnosis is.

If any of the tests come out positive, it is advisable to follow the doctor’s instructions.

2024-01-22 12:45:56
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