Do Colds, Itchy Coughs, Fevers, Headaches Can Also Include Symptoms Of The Corona Virus?
Hello doc, lately I have experienced coughing, runny nose, fever, sore throat, and headache. and I have experienced that since 2 days ago, is this a symptom of the corona virus or influenza huh doc? please explain, thank you
1 Answer:
Hello Firli,
Thank you for the question.
Covid-19 is a disease caused by coronavirus. This disease can provide symptoms of respiratory disorders such as fever, sore throat, cough, and runny nose, and in advanced cases can provide shortness of breath due to infection in the lungs (pneumonia). Therefore, the symptoms of this disease are very similar to common cold (cold cough) and influenza.
Based on data that has been collected from patients who have contracted Covid-19 disease, the most important symptoms appear are fever and dry cough, and in advanced cases appear shortness of breath. In addition, the most important of these diseases is a history of traveling or contact with people who have traveled to countries or regions in the country who have contracted this disease, as well as direct contact with people who are positive with this disease.
If you meet the above criteria regarding covid-19, call the RI Ministry's hotline on number 119 ext 9 or visit the covid-19 referral hospital in your area. You can also quarantine yourself for 14 days to reduce the risk of contracting or infecting others. In addition, the following are steps to prevent this disease:
Wash your hands regularly and correctly. Clean the furniture that is often used and the environment. Avoid going out and going to crowded places. Avoid direct contact with others or social distancing. Maintaining immunity, can by taking immune supplements. Drink at least 2 liters of water per day. Hopefully this information can help and hopefully get well soon.
Regards.
