The doctor told how to distinguish the symptoms of coronavirus from SARS and flu

Over the past day, 104 new cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in the Kirov region. Therapist Tatyana Romanenko gave advice on how to distinguish COVID-19 from regular flu.

According to ToDay News Ufa, with a mild form of coronavirus, a low body temperature, headaches and muscle aches may occur.

When a severe form occurs, all of these symptoms are exacerbated. The body temperature rises to 39 degrees, dry cough and shortness of breath occur. In the presence of such symptoms, urgent hospitalization is required.

In order to distinguish coronavirus from ordinary SARS, you need to know what are the differences between them. At first glance, these two diseases are identical in nature, but there are still differences.

According to the doctor, ARVI is a viral disease accompanied by a runny nose, sore throat. In general, the disease recedes in 5-7 days. When it comes to coronavirus, after a few days, the patient’s taste and smell completely disappears. There is no runny nose.

Influenza has characteristics such as a fever in the first three days, headache, and a runny nose. In this case, there is no cough.

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