The difference between colds and flu

Colds and viral colds are relatively common colds. No matter which type of cold it is, it is harmful to the body. Therefore, many people who often catch colds want to fully understand the differences between colds and viral colds. The following is a comprehensive introduction to the differences between the two colds for some patients who want to know more. You can learn about it comprehensively.

Common cold

Commonly known as "cold", it is caused by rhinovirus, coronavirus and parainfluenza virus.

1. Mild symptoms with slow onset

The incubation period of the common cold is about 1 day, and the onset is not very acute. When the disease occurs, most patients have a low fever, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, headache, body aches, fatigue and weakness. The symptoms are milder than influenza and there is no threat to life.

2. Short course of disease and contagious

The common cold usually recovers in 3 to 5 days and is mostly sporadic and does not cause epidemics, but coronavirus infection can cause certain epidemics.

3. Self-healing

The common cold can be treated with Ganmaoling Granules, Yinqiao Jiedu Tablets, etc. as appropriate. The cold is a self-limiting disease. As long as you rest more and drink more water, you will recover naturally in about a week.

Viral cold

It is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by influenza virus.

1. The disease is serious and the onset is fast

The incubation period ranges from a few hours to 2 days. In most cases, the onset of the disease is sudden, with symptoms such as chills and shivering appearing first, followed by a high fever of over 39°C. The high fever usually lasts for 3-5 days, and the patient has severe systemic symptoms.

2. Long course of disease and strong infectiousness

Patients generally have a longer course of illness. It is highly contagious, and even people who have had the flu will still be infected the next time a flu epidemic occurs.

3. Adhere to symptomatic drug treatment

Treatment should adhere to the principle of giving equal importance to preventive isolation and symptomatic treatment, apply anti-influenza virus drugs as early as possible, and avoid blind or inappropriate use of antibiotics. Rest in bed and drink plenty of fluids to avoid complications.

The above content introduces in detail the differences between colds and viral influenza. Colds are common colds, which are relatively less harmful. They generally do not require treatment and can be recovered in about a week. However, viral colds are relatively harmful to the body. Not only do they cause fever, but the course of the disease is also relatively long and more difficult to treat.