Difference b/w common cold and Corona????
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Explanation:
Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is a new strain of coronavirus not previously seen in humans that is spreading quickly worldwide. Four other strains of coronavirus are actually very common and usually only cause mild symptoms (like the common cold). However, some strains, like COVID-19, can cause severe illness in certain groups. For example, older people and people of all ages with severe underlying health conditions — like heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes, for example — seem to be at higher risk of developing serious COVID-19 illness. There’s currently no cure or vaccine for COVID-19.
Symptoms of COVID-19 can include:
Fever and/or chills
Cough (usually dry)
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Tiredness (sometimes)
Aches and pains (sometimes)
Headaches (sometimes)
Sore throat (sometimes)
*Upper respiratory symptoms, like runny nose and sinus congestion, are very uncommon in COVID-19.
The severity of COVID-19 symptoms ranges from mild to severe. If you suspect you have COVID-19, call Intermountain Healthcare’s 24-hour hotline, Health Answers click here, to talk with an Intermountain clinician who can review your symptoms and give specific care recommendations. If your symptoms are mild you will likely be directed to stay home to protect others from illness and follow the CDC’s recommended guidance for self-care. If you’re referred to a testing site or medical facility, remember to call ahead and let them know your symptoms before you go in.
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While you may feel miserable when you have a cold, the symptoms are generally mild compared to more aggressive viruses like the flu. A cold can cause any or all of these symptoms:
Runny or stuffy nose
Cough (mild)
Fatigue (sometimes)
Sneezing
Watery eyes
Sore throat
Headaches (rarely)
Aches and pains
Most over-the-counter medications have, at best, moderate effects on cold symptoms. A typical cold will last on average 7 to 10 days. The majority of the symptoms are actually not caused by the infection itself, but rather our body’s immune system trying get rid of it. Most cold viruses will go away if we’re patient and give our bodies time to fight them. Your immune system is the greatest defense against the common cold.
More information about the common cold:
Colds and Coughs in Adults: Managing Viral Infections
Colds and Coughs in Children and Adolescents: Managing Viral Infections