If you have three “systemic” symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, and fatigue, you may be infected with the flu. (Schematic diagram/extracted from TPG Dazhi Image)
Autumn and winter are active periods for respiratory viruses. Recently, three viruses, adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and influenza, have appeared together, and the number of patients seeking medical treatment has increased significantly. In this regard, surgeon Jiang Kunjun said that both influenza and colds have upper respiratory tract symptoms, but if you have three “systemic” symptoms such as fever, headache, or body aches and fatigue, you may be infected with the flu.
How to differentiate between the common cold and the flu? Jiang Kunjun shared “2 simple tips to distinguish” on the YouTube channel “Jiang P Medical Matters”. The symptoms of the flu usually come “quickly and urgently”. I just started to feel unwell in the morning, and immediately developed a high fever in the afternoon. Compared with the common cold, “it takes 2. It will take 3 days for symptoms to become severe.
Jiang Kunjun explained that although influenza and colds both have upper respiratory tract symptoms, a common cold will only cause coughing and runny nose, while the flu will be accompanied by “systemic symptoms,” including fever, headache or body aches, fatigue or general weakness. The above symptoms may indicate that you are suffering from the flu.
As for what to do to fight the flu? Jiang Kunjun shared that first, get the flu vaccine; second, wash your hands frequently; third, wear a mask and implement the three major prevention measures to stay away from the disease and maintain good health.
2023-10-30 03:40:39
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