Is it a cold, the flu, or a confirmed diagnosis? People often cannot tell the difference. (Image/reproduced from photoAC)
COVID-19 has been raging around the world for more than three years. Although the epidemic alert has dropped a lot now, the virus is still alive and changing. Coupled with the recent weather changes and the increase in the number of people catching colds, many people are confused about whether they are diagnosed with COVID-19 or a cold. ? In this regard, Lou Zhongliang, founding chairman of the Taiwan Traditional Chinese Medicine Preventive Health Care Association, shared a chart listing the symptom characteristics of the new coronavirus, Omicron variant viruses, general influenza and colds, and reminded the public of the five self-protection rules.
Dr. Lou Zhongliang shared a comprehensive analysis of symptoms such as colds and confirmed diagnoses. (Picture / taken from the Facebook page of Dr. Lou Zhongliang, a Chinese medicine doctor)
Dr. Lou Zhongliang posted on the Facebook fan page “Dr. Lou Zhongliang of Traditional Chinese Medicine” that the symptoms of the new coronavirus are often similar to those of common colds and flu, but the differences can still be distinguished through the symptoms. Fever, respiratory symptoms and 1-2 systemic symptoms appear; COVID-19 is mainly characterized by fever, dry cough, and fatigue. A few people have nasal congestion or runny nose, loss of taste and smell, muscle aches, diarrhea and other symptoms.
Dr. Lou Zhongliang uses diagrams to analyze how different symptoms will come to your doorstep in different ways. (Picture / taken from the Facebook page of Dr. Lou Zhongliang, a Chinese medicine doctor)
In addition, Dr. Lou Zhongliang also pointed out that colds are usually caused by catching cold, being exposed to rain, excessive fatigue, decreased immunity, etc. Influenza usually occurs during the exchange season. The virus is transmitted through droplets, and a group of people are often infected at the same time. ; As for the infection route of COVID-19, it is divided into airborne transmission and contact transmission. The former is coughing and sneezing, and the latter is touching objects, surfaces or shaking hands with the virus, and then touching the mouth, nose or eyes.
Finally, Lou Zhongliang also listed 5 rules to remind the public to protect themselves, including “reduce travel”, “avoid going to crowded places”, “wear a mask”, “wash hands properly”, and “increase immunity”. Zhongliang pointed out that if a patient coughs near you, wearing a mask can prevent the chance of infection, and the mask should be changed frequently.
In addition, it is recommended to wash your hands for about 20 seconds, especially before eating, and after taking public transportation and elevators. Finally, maintain healthy eating habits and regular exercise, and supplement with vitamin C, which will help strengthen your body. immune system.
2023-10-11 04:11:07
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