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Recognize the difference between the symptoms of COVID-19 and the common cold so that they are treated appropriately.
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Bobo.id – The COVID-19 virus infection attacks the respiratory tract.
This makes COVID-19 symptoms similar to symptoms of other respiratory problems, including similar to flu symptoms ordinary.
However, of course the handling and treatment of COVID-19 and the common cold are different.
Therefore, we must recognize the difference between the symptoms of COVID-19 and the common cold so that we can immediately get the right treatment.
The most visible difference between the symptoms of COVID-19 and the common cold is the appearance of a fever that is not usually experienced by people with the common cold.
In addition, the symptoms of COVID-19 also have a more severe risk.
Reported from Kompas.comHere’s the difference between the symptoms of COVID-19 and the common cold:
Common Flu Symptoms
In people who have the common cold, the symptoms that arise are as follows:
– Cough
– Colds
– Nasal congestion
– Sneeze
– Sore throat
– Loss of sense of smell or taste
– Fatigue
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Symptoms of COVID-19
People infected with COVID-19 can also experience the same symptoms as the common cold. However, in COVID-19 patients, other symptoms may appear such as:
– Fever
– Dry cough
– Headache
– Nausea
– Diarrhea
– Hard to breathe
– Muscle ache
People with the common cold rarely have fever, pain, or digestive problems.
In addition, there are also some COVID-19 patients who do not have a fever, but only lose their sense of smell or taste.
Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that there are also unusual symptoms that can be experienced by people infected with COVID-19, namely:
– Red eyes (conjunctivitis)
– Rash on the skin
– Dizzy
– Anxious
– Sleep disturbance
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Things to note
The difference between the symptoms of COVID-19 and the common cold cannot be used as the main reference for diagnosing the symptoms we experience.
We need tests from health workers to confirm what disease we are experiencing.
If you feel you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, immediately do an examination test, such as an antigen swab test or a PCR swab test.
This is needed so that we can get the right treatment if we are indeed infected with COVID-19.
If the test results are negative, the doctor can also provide appropriate treatment for our disease.
In addition, don’t forget to take part in the COVID-19 vaccine program so that group immunity is formed (herd immunity) and the pandemic will soon be over.
Let’s take care of our health together!
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