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Differences Between Common Cold and COVID-19

Are you aware of what is going on in your body when you get a common cold? This article talks about the difference between common cold and COVID-19 and how they affect your health.

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Differences Between Common Cold and COVID-19

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  1. Differences Between Common Cold and COVID-19 - Urgent Care Texas

  2. Common Cold Vs. Covid-19 It’s pretty common to experience respiratory illnesses with a slight twist in the weather. However, after the COVID-19 pandemic, things have become a little complicated. Now, even a sneeze, cough, or sore throat might trigger anxiety and fear within the individuals.  Ailments like common cold and COVID-19 have striking similarities. Both these are respiratory infections transmitted through the virus by droplets coming from the nose and mouth. Despite taking all the precautionary measures, we are exposed to viruses causing the common cold, flu, and COVID-19.  These two diseases indeed have some overlapping symptoms, but there are certain key differences between the allergies of the common cold and COVID-19. The underlying signs and symptoms will help you distinguish between these two conditions.  If you think the situation is getting worse, opt for COVID-19 testing. Accordingly, you have to select the treatment plan that will help in speedy recovery. 

  3. What is Common Cold?  Going by the name common cold, it’s a prevalent respiratory disease that many individuals suffer. This is typically a viral infection caused by rhinoviruses affecting your nose and throat, but then it’s manageable most of the time. Although, you will face some minor troubles; and recovery takes around a week or 10 days.  Children below the age bracket of 6 are at greater risk, but adults can also experience the common cold two-three times annually. There are some measures to ease the symptoms and prevent the infection.  Symptoms of Common Cold The signs and symptoms of a common cold usually vary from person to person. It starts to develop after two to three days of getting exposure to the virus causing the common cold. Here are some of the common symptoms: Cough Sore throat Running or stuffy nose Sneezing

  4. What is COVID-19?  COVID-19 is a recent virus strain that causes infection in the nose, upper throat, and sinuses. This highly contagious SARS-CoV-2 virus is transmitted through close-range aerosols and respiratory droplets like coughing, sneezing and even talking.  Symptoms of COVID-19 The symptoms are usually developed after 2-14 days of exposure to the viruses. However, it’s also possible you may not show any symptoms. Moreover, the symptoms highly fluctuate where individuals can experience mild flu, while others may be critical enough to require immediate hospitalization. Some of the prevailing symptoms are mentioned below: Fever Loss of smell and taste Extreme fatigue Shortness of breath Sore throat Get More Details Information Click Here

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