These 2 symptoms tell you if it's Covid-19 or the flu
With a "VWindemic" on the horizon, here's how you can tell the difference between the two diseases.
If you are not yet familiar with the term "twindemic", you will be soon. It is the new stenography for the convergence of the influenza season in the autumn and the current Covid-19 pandemic and public health experts all seem to share the true concern that such a collision of forces related to health. could result in a perfect storm that overwhelms a health care system already loaded. "We will be totally confusing," the University of the Public Health Epidemiologist at the University of MichiganArnold Monto RecountThe Washington Post.
Worse worse, it can be difficult for even doctors to reliably say the difference between influenza and coronavirus because of their numerous overlapping symptoms. Fortunately, theCDC weighed on the issue and specified that there are at least two CVIV-19 symptoms that are definitelynot Shared with the flu:Loss of smell and shortness of breath.
To be clear: If you have fever, fatigue, pains and gastrointestinal problems such as abdominal pain or diarrhea, you may need to have influenza. (Although you certainly want to consult medical care, no matter.) If you have one of these people and a loss of smell or shortness of breath, it increases your chances that you have Covid-19.
According to a Europeanto study Of 417 people with lightweight cases in moderate disease, more than 85% of patients reported a loss of smell.According to a recent study Published in the National Medicine Library, half of the patients with serious cases of the disease will probably develop a dyspnea - or shortness of breath of about a week after the start of the symptoms. It should be noted that shortness of breath indicates a serious respiratory problem that may need additional oxygen therapy and even a fan. So if you encounter breathing difficulties, ask you immediately medical attention.
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But remember: While these two symptoms can help you distinguish between COVID-19 and the flu, they might not be enough for a definitive diagnosis. So if you note one of the symptoms, you need to look for immediate medical help as soon as possible. And for a complete list of signs of COVID, you must know, see this list of the98 Sustainable Durable Covid Symptoms.
