This symptom is in second place in terms of frequency of manifestation – 80% of cases. It is usually dry or with little phlegm.
– There may also be a sore throat, runny nose, decreased sense of smell and taste, signs of conjunctivitis. These symptoms at the onset of infection can be observed even in the absence of an increase in body temperature, – said in the manual of the Ministry of Health.
Confusion of consciousness
This symptom appears in 9% of cases. It is rather difficult for the patient to determine it independently. It is important to understand that confusion is not only a complete loss of connection with reality.
– We ask the patient certain questions: “What day is it?”, “What is your name?”, “Where are you?” If the patient gives logical answers, but not immediately, that is, he is inhibited, this is already a bad symptom. If the patient does not answer or answers illogical things, this is very bad. In general, the doctor, communicating with the patient, immediately understands: he answers normally or out of place. The person himself may not notice this, but loved ones will certainly see it, – says Dr. Ivan Skorokhodov.
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