The Flu Is Accompanied By A Dry Cough, Is It A Symptom Of Corona?

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Corona virus is a virus that infects the respiratory tract, and symptoms in corona virus sufferers are similar to the common cold. In patients with corona virus have 3 main symptoms, namely:

- cough
- fever
- Hard to breathe

Corona virus can also be accompanied by other symptoms, namely: muscle pain, sore throat, runny nose, diarrhea, headache, nausea, and vomiting.

In people with the common cold, generally will cause symptoms:

- sneezing
- Nasal congestion and runny
- Sore throat
- mild headache
- cough
- Fever (rare)

The flu can generally heal itself in 4-9 days. The stronger the immune system, the faster the flu heals. We recommend that you check yourself to the nearest doctor for further examination. Further tests are needed to find out if this is the common cold or the corona virus.

Do the following things to prevent corona virus infection:

Maintain endurance: Increase consumption of nutritious foods, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, get enough rest, avoid consumption of cigarettes and alcohol.

- Avoid close contact with people with respiratory problems

- Wash your hands frequently with soap and running water.

- Consumption of food that has been cleaned and cooked thoroughly

- If you are sick, then you have to do a good and right cough ethic.

- Avoid exposing phlegm carelessly

You and your family can check the risk of corona virus infection at the following link: Check the risk of corona virus

You can read this article further: Getting to know corona virus

Thank you, hope that helps.