Kapanlagi.com - Information related to Corona Covid-19 virus continues to develop. Especially information related to the symptoms of people infected with this virus. The latest information on Corona virus symptoms is said to be visible from the darkened skin of the patients. The most common symptoms of the Corona virus are actually similar to common flu symptoms. This is what often confuses people, so it is important to know the difference between Corona Covid-19 virus symptoms and common flu.
Corona Covid-19 virus and flu both affect the respiratory system. Therefore, both diseases should be avoided. However, for now, Corona Covid-19 virus is more threatening. Although similar, the differences in Corona Covid-19 virus symptoms can actually be observed.
It is important for us to know the difference between Corona Covid-19 virus symptoms and common flu symptoms. The goal is so that people experiencing symptoms can receive appropriate treatment.
Here are some differences between Corona Covid-19 virus symptoms and common flu.
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1. Causes of the corona virus covid-19
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As the name suggests, the covid-19 pandemic is caused by the corona virus covid-19. The virus, which was first discovered at the end of 2019, also attacks the respiratory tract, especially the lungs. Therefore, the most deadly attack from this virus is causing the sufferer to experience shortness of breath. In addition to attacking the respiratory system, this virus also attacks the immune system of the sufferer.
The corona virus covid-19 can infect anyone, especially those with weak immune systems. Although there is no cure yet, patients with this virus can still recover as long as their immune system is maintained and they adopt a healthy lifestyle.
The corona virus covid-19 can spread through droplets of saliva from the patient. Therefore, this virus can quickly spread and infect.
2. Symptoms of the Corona Virus Covid-19
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As mentioned at the beginning, the symptoms of the corona virus covid-19 continue to evolve. However, WHO has released a circular containing the most common symptoms of the corona virus covid-19. These symptoms mentioned by WHO are also supported by CDC. Some of these symptoms include fever, fatigue (shortness of breath), and dry cough.
1) Fever occurs as the immune system fights the virus. The fever caused by the corona virus covid-19 can range from 38 degrees Celsius.
2) Shortness of breath can be a clear difference between the symptoms of the corona virus covid-19 and the common flu. This symptom is experienced by almost everyone infected with the corona virus covid-19.
3) Dry cough is a natural reflex of the body in an attempt to clean the throat and lungs.
3. Duration of Symptoms of the Corona Virus Covid-19
The duration of a person experiencing symptoms of the corona virus covid-19 can occur during the incubation period of the virus. The incubation period of the corona virus covid-19 itself is said to last up to 14 days. This means that symptoms of being infected with the corona virus covid-19 can appear within those 14 days.
4. Causes of Common Flu
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Common flu, also commonly known as a cold, is generally caused by a viral infection. There are several viruses that can cause common flu or a cold, including rhinovirus, parainfluenza virus, metapneumovirus, coronaviruses adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, and enterovirus.
These viruses attack the human respiratory system. That is why, when experiencing common flu, we will feel various respiratory symptoms.
5. Symptoms Experienced when Having Common Flu
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Like most illnesses, flu is also preceded by symptoms. Various common symptoms that can be experienced when about to have the flu include a runny nose, headache, and feeling tired quickly.
In addition, sometimes common flu is also accompanied by productive cough. Productive cough during flu is also caused by a viral infection in the respiratory system, particularly in the throat.
Common flu generally does not come with symptoms beyond the above symptoms. This is one of the differences between the symptoms of the corona covid-19 virus and common flu.
So, if the flu symptoms you are experiencing are accompanied by other symptoms such as fever, nausea, or even vomiting, it is advisable to immediately consult a doctor. Because it could be a symptom of another illness.
6. Duration of Common Flu Symptoms
Duration of time can also be a reference for differentiating symptoms of the corona virus COVID-19 and common flu symptoms. Symptoms of the common flu generally only last for a variable period of time, ranging from 7 - 10 days. This is certainly different from the corona virus COVID-19 which symptoms will appear on the 2nd day - 14 days ahead.
However, of course, the flu symptoms experienced by someone can also be less or even more than that duration. This will greatly depend on the immune system of each person.
That is the difference between the symptoms of the corona virus COVID-19 and the common flu. Pay attention to your health and your family's health. If someone experiences symptoms of the corona virus COVID-19, it is advisable to immediately contact authorized health officials to get appropriate help.
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