JawaPos.com – The common cold aka the common cold (common cold) and influenza have similar symptoms, but are actually different diseases, says doctor Carlinda Nekawaty.
“In general, people cannot differentiate. Influenza is caused by influenza virus, the common cold is caused by rhinovirus, ”said Combipha Medical Expert in a health webinar, Tuesday (23/3), as quoted from Among.
Common symptoms of influenza are similar to the common cold, namely headaches, weakness, sneezing, coughs and colds. People who have a cold can experience symptoms of a sore throat and nasal congestion.
What’s the difference between influenza and the common cold? Colds usually get better without vaccines or special treatment from a doctor. Symptoms are milder and on average do not require specific treatment, this disease can be cured if the immune system is maximized.
While influenza has more severe symptoms such as high fever, muscle aches and headaches that are more severe than the common cold. If left untreated, influenza can lead to complications, including lung infections, aka pneumonia.
The similarity between these two diseases must be watched out by parents when their children fall ill. Do not let a child with influenza think that he only has the cold so that he / she is not treated properly.
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Editor: Dinarsa Kurniawan
Reporter: Between
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