Influenza is the full name of Influenza . This is an acute respiratory disease caused by influenza A, B and C viruses respectively. The onset time is concentrated in winter and spring. The clinical manifestations are also more serious than ordinary colds and are more contagious. common cold is also called upper respiratory tract infection . The symptoms are relatively mild, and the treatment methods are mostly symptomatic treatment.
In life, many people think that flu and cold are the same, but in fact, it is not the case. However, there are obvious differences between ordinary cold and flu. The following is the difference between common cold and flu.
First, the two have different time points of onset
Influenza has a specific time point, usually between November and January of the following year; while the common cold has no specific season, and it can occur all year round.
Second, the symptoms are different
The symptoms of influenza and common cold are different. Compared with colds, the flu will have severe systemic symptoms, such as soreness and weakness all over, poor mental state, continuous high fever of 40℃, poor sleeping and eating, headaches, etc.;
Common cold symptoms are relatively mild, usually sneezing, runny nose, dry and itchy throat, burning throat, etc.
In addition, the flu is onset rapidly and the symptoms change quickly; while colds are relatively slow onset and have few adverse symptoms.
Third, infectiousness difference
Influenza is very contagious, people are susceptible to people and easily develop outbreaks of epidemics. It is a type C infectious disease, such as schools, kindergartens, factories, etc., which are easily the site of influenza outbreaks. Although colds are also contagious, they are not at the same level as influenza.
Fourth, the treatment difficulty is different
Because the causes of the disease are different, the two are also very different in treatment. Influenza should be treated with antiviral treatment based on the different viruses it is infected. The treatment is difficult and the treatment time is sometimes very long. Common colds are mainly treated with symptomatic treatment, and people with strong physical resistance may be cured soon.
or more is the difference between influenza and common cold. If you do not pay attention to the distinction, it is easy to lead to misdiagnosis of the disease and even worsening the condition. Therefore, you should pay attention to drinking more water, eating more fruits and vegetables in daily life, exercise frequently, and enhance your resistance.
