Recently, the number of patients with mycoplasma pneumonia has not decreased, and the number of influenza patients has gradually increased, and recent epidemiological surveillance has shown that the top three respiratory viruses in the first are influenza, the second is rhinovirus, and the third is respiratory syncytial virus, so everyone wants to know, if I have a cold, how do I distinguish between influenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus, or rhinovirus?
Q: What is the difference between the flu and the common cold?
The common cold is often a respiratory disease caused by cold or pathogens such as rhinovirus, coronavirus, respiratory syncytial virus, etc., which is not highly contagious, the symptoms are mild, and most of them are self-limited.
Influenza is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by infection with influenza viruses (influenza A and B viruses), which is mainly transmitted through droplets from the respiratory tract in close proximity, and can also be transmitted through direct or indirect contact with mucous membranes such as the mouth, nose, and eyes, and is prone to infection in places where people gather.
Q How can I tell if I have the flu?How to distinguish from the symptoms.
The symptoms of the common cold are mild, manifested as nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, sneezing and other symptoms, followed by other symptoms according to different **, such as accompanied by low-grade fever, chills, fatigue and other symptoms.
The onset of influenza is more acute, mostly self-limited, the symptoms of influenza are the main basis for clinical routine diagnosis and **, influenza generally manifests as acute onset, fever (some can appear high fever and chills, up to 39-40), cough, sore throat, runny nose, nasal congestion, muscle pain, fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting and other symptoms. However, some cases can develop to severe influenza due to complications such as pneumonia, and a small number of severe cases can progress rapidly, and acute respiratory distress syndrome or multi-organ failure may occur.
q Tips to prevent the flu.
It's important to get a flu shot.
Annual influenza vaccination is the most effective means of preventing influenza and can significantly reduce the risk of influenza and serious complications in the vaccinated person. Influenza viruses mutate easily, and immunity to vaccination wanes over time, so influenza vaccines need to be given every year.
Do your daily protection.
Secondly, taking daily protective measures can also effectively reduce the infection and spread of influenza: such as covering your mouth and nose with tissues and towels when coughing or sneezingWash your hands frequently and try to avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouthEat a balanced diet, exercise moderately, and get enough rest to improve the body's immunityDuring the flu season, try to avoid going to crowded places;After developing flu-like symptoms, wear a mask when you come into contact with family members to reduce the spread of the disease.
Q** method.
The common cold is mainly symptomatic**, and patients can take analgesic and antipyretic drugs under the guidance of a doctor**.
The focus of influenza is to alleviate flu-like symptoms such as fever and cough, and once there is a persistent high fever, accompanied by severe cough, dyspnea, mental changes, severe vomiting and diarrhea and other severe tendencies, you should seek medical attention in time to avoid delaying the disease.
Knock on the key points: pregnant women, children, the elderly, and patients with chronic diseases and other high-risk groups of influenza are more likely to cause severe illness after infection, so they should seek medical attention as soon as possible and use antiviral drugs (neuraminidase inhibitor drugs, such as oseltamivir, peramivir, etc.) under the guidance of a doctor as soon as possible.
Warm reminder: There is also a difference between the common cold and the epidemic in the way, and patients need to choose the corresponding medicine according to the condition under the guidance of a professional doctor. If you have other uncomfortable symptoms, you need to go to the hospital in time to avoid delaying the condition.
Column: Special Tutor 1525 issue.
*: Shijiazhuang Maternal and Child Health Hospital.
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