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Cold Flu or COVID-19?

Posted on November 18, 2020

How to Tell If It’s a Cold, The Flu, or COVID-19

Winter is almost here, and with it comes the dreaded seasons for colds and flu, which is bad enough. But this year, we have an added complication with the coronavirus still spreading through our communities.

The common cold, the flu, and COVID-19 are all viral respiratory illnesses. Even though the viruses that cause each disease are different, some symptoms can be broadly similar. These similarities can make it hard to distinguish one illness from another and know when to seek medical attention.

Main Differences Between the Common Cold, The Flu, and COVID-19

Imagine you wake up one morning with a little tickle in your throat and feeling a bit under the weather. What is the first thing that crosses your mind? If this were any other year, you would probably assume you had a run-of-the-mill cold or a mild case of the flu. But this is 2020, and we are amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which inevitably adds a growing concern to getting sick.

So, how can you know if you or a family member has a simple cold, the flu, or something potentially more dangerous like COVID-19?

Most viral respiratory illnesses have overlapping symptoms, but they also have stark differences.

The Common Cold

Cold symptoms are generally mild. Most people don’t require medical attention and can recover at home by getting plenty of rest, drinking lots of fluids, and taking antiviral medications.

Influenza or The Flu

Influenza symptoms are generally moderate to severe, and it’s crucial to monitor disease progression to avoid severe complications.

The most common influenza complication is pneumonia. However, some individuals may develop severe inflammation in different organs such as the heart (Myocarditis) or the brain (Encephalitis), leading to kidney failure, multi-organ system failure, or even death.

Please come to Prestige ER to get evaluated if you get sick with the flu and your symptoms worsen.

COVID-19

Scientists are still learning about the illness’s long-term effects. And new symptoms are continually being discovered.

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, fatigue, dry cough, and muscle aches. Symptoms range from moderate to severe and could lead to serious health complications and even death.

FEVER CORONAVIRUS

Symptom Differences Between COVID-19, The Common Cold and The Flu

Symptoms

COVID-19

Symptoms Range from Mild to Life Severe

Cold

Gradual Onset of Symptoms

Flu

Rapid Onset of Symptoms

Fever

100°F or Higher

Common

Rare

Common

Cough

Common (Usually Dry)

Common (Usually Mild)

Common (Usually Dry)

Loss of Sense of Smell/Taste

Common

Sometimes

Sometimes

Sneezing

No

Common

No

Aches and Pains

Sometimes

Common

Common

Nasal Congestion (Runny or Stuffy Nose)

Rare

Common

Sometimes

Sore Throat

Sometimes

Common

Sometimes

Diarrhea

Rare

No

Sometimes (Mostly in Children)

Headache

Sometimes

Rare

Common

Shortness of Breath

Sometimes

No

No

When to Seek Medical Help

If you feel sick, use the above chart to determine which illness you are more likely to have. It’s important to not auto-diagnose; instead, speak to your doctor about your symptoms and follow their guidance.

Pay attention to new or worsening symptoms and seek immediate medical help if you develop any of the following:

  • Trouble breathing
  • Chest Pain
  • High fevers, sweats, or chills that last for several days
  • Sudden dizziness or confusion
  • Elevated blood pressure
  • Worsening symptoms or symptoms that don’t improve within 3-4 days
  • Intense or persistent vomiting
  • Trouble swallowing
  • If your child seems lethargic or has trouble responding to stimuli

 

At Prestige ER, we’ve stood by the community during these challenging times, and we will continue to do so. Our state-of-the-art facility is open 24/7/365.

Prestige ER provides quality emergency care with a personal touch, and best of all, minimum wait times. Get the attention you need when you need it most.

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HealthCare.gov recommends that in case of an emergency, you head straight to the closest ER.

You DO NOT need to get prior approval from your health insurance company.

They will cover expenses barring whatever your deductible and coinsurance/copayments are for emergency treatments.
Prestige ER is open and ready to care for you during an emergency in which your health is significantly jeopardized 24/7, we work with all major insurance companies and our Patient Advocate team is available to help you understand your coverage and rights. We will guide and fight for you every step of the way.

They will cover expenses barring whatever your deductible and coinsurance/copayments are for emergency treatments.

Prestige ER is open and ready to care for you during an emergency in which your health is significantly jeopardized 24/7, we work with all major insurance companies and our Patient Advocate team is available to help you understand your coverage and rights. We will guide and fight for you every step of the way.  For more information regarding your rights as a patient, view our Insurance Information.

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