How to tell the difference between influenza, flu and covid-19 | Health | Magazine

At different times of the year, in some cities there is an increase in respiratory diseases affecting the population.

After the last holiday, cases related to respiratory symptoms will be treated in public pharmacies and private offices. Ecuador’s Ministry of Public Health urged on social network X this week to wear a mask if you have respiratory symptoms.

“If you have respiratory symptoms #fightflu and #Coronavirus disease We recommend: Complete your vaccination schedule. Wear a mask in closed or crowded settings. Go to a health center. Do not self-medicate. Quarantine,” he said in a post on the X network.

‘Wear a mask if you have respiratory symptoms’, message resurfaces due to rise in flu cases and cases related to COVID-19

Despite the international emergency Coronavirus disease As of now, the disease is still affecting several countries.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 spreads more widely than the flu. While it’s impossible to tell them apart based on symptoms alone, diagnostic testing is necessary to rule out one or the other.

Similar symptoms include: Fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, sore throat, nasal congestion, muscle pain, headachewait.

flu symptoms

Influenza is a viral infection that affects the respiratory system: nose, throat, and lungs. The symptoms are similar to those of the flu: High fever, muscle aches and fatigue, chills, headache, dry cough, stuffy nose and sore throat.

this The most vulnerable people to influenza are children under 5 years old, especially those under 12 years old., and adults 65 and older. People with respiratory conditions such as asthma, chronic illness, heart disease, kidney disease and diabetes can also be affected. In addition, pregnant women, obese people and people who have been exposed to viral infections in health centers.

This disease can be treated at home with continued fluid replacement. If symptoms persist and the fever does not go away, you must contact an emergency physician.

coronavirus symptoms

This virus from the coronavirus family is Found in China in December 2019 It was named SARS-CoV2. Since its emergence, the virus has mutated, forming new variants, such as now omicron.

this Symptoms of coronavirus are:

• dry cough
• fever
• sore throat
• discomfort
• Difficulty breathing
• Loss of taste and/or smell

There are other variants with slightly different symptoms, in that people affected by omicron do not report a loss of smell, but they do report severe headaches.

Symptoms of the common flu include runny nose, sneezing, headache, cough, general malaise, fever, sore throat, chills, and difficulty swallowing liquids or food.

These symptoms can last 3 to 5 days; if you experience these symptoms, you should avoid self-medicating and it is best to consult a doctor, especially in light of COVID-19 as the initial symptoms are very similar. (Yo)