How to distinguish a cold from viral infection

With the onset of cold weather on the human organism begins to influence low temperature, and also a large number of different viruses. With colds and flu are familiar to many, as, according to statistics, almost every third person on earth ill with SARS at least once a year. It is important to note that time, which is important to correctly identify the type of SARS, which determines the prescribed treatment. Sometimes is difficult to distinguish a harmless cold from the flu. It's worth noting that if not treated acute flu complications can affect the main organs and systems of the body. The flu or the common cold – a disease which familiar to all the people on earth.

What is the difference

Because of different manifestations of symptoms, as well as the fact that viral infection of the flu can lead to serious complications led to the emergence of a certain kind of classification: for doctors influenza differs from SARS in many signs and appointed a course of treatment. However, many people with minor degradation assume they have a cold, which is to heal and to move on the feet is quite simple. Than the flu differs from other viruses when it is essential to visit a doctor for treatment which we will discuss further in detail.

The main difference, which can identify the patient, lies in the following points:

1. The flu, the body develops just like lightning. In some cases, for hours media status reporting virus deteriorates significantly. For the common cold is characterized by a gradual onset of symptoms that gradually begin to indicate the presence of disease. For several days, sore throat, runny nose will grow, after which temperature can increase. What distinguishes a cold from the flu – intensity of the growth of symptoms.
2. The flu symptoms are severe headache, pain in muscles and eyes, chills, heavy sweating, dizziness, feeling of weakness. The main symptom can be called a fever up to 30 or 40 degrees Celsius. With the common cold in rare cases, the body temperature exceeds the mark of 38.5 degrees Celsius. The main differing feature is the degree of rise in body temperature.
3. Another point that allows you to set the type of disease – the manifestation of the symptoms associated with frequent sneezing. This symptom is characteristic of conventional SARS, but with flu it is practically not manifested.

The above points fully describe how to distinguish a cold from the flu. It is worth considering the point that another important symptom can be called the appearance of cough. The common cold such symptoms manifest almost immediately. However, he is not very dry, jerky, at first, does not cause a lot of problems. Cough in influenza appears after the manifestation of other symptoms, for example, high temperature. Along with a cough can come and sore throat, severe cold. In some cases the flu cough occurs only for 3-4 days during which time the other symptoms are already pronounced.

Flu cough can be characterized by a strong and exhausting treatment, in which the chest may appear severe pain. This is a result of the fact that the causative agent of the disease lodged in the mucous membrane of the trachea. Symptoms of viral infection depend on the characteristics of the organism.

Also, the common cold and SARS differ in the following points:

1. In some cases the development of influenza occurs intoxication. This is due to the fact that the breakdown of cells leads to the appearance of harmful substances that poison the human body. Therefore, even for the period of healing, the patient may feel not good.
2. The classic course of flu is very difficult. The consequences of incorrect treatment are various complications: pneumonia, lesions of nervous and cardiovascular systems. In recent years, doctors are increasingly reminded of the fact that delayed treatment of the flu can even lead to death. However, it is worth considering that there is not the virus itself, and the complications that it caused.
3. If a person is trapped, the cold, it can easy to move when using common medications. However, you should consider the point that a significant manifestation of symptoms is observed rarely. After the flu recovery period has been delayed for a long period, for example, for one month. The symptoms can consist of dizziness, loss of appetite, in the racepressures.

Symptoms during the recovery period may cause a lot of problems. That is why it is necessary to extend the duration of bed rest. If you do not fight the symptoms, it may lead to a second wave of the disease, what to avoid.

Spread of influenza

Flu and colds – the most common diseases. According to the world health organization, SARS, this category also can be attributed to the flu, manifested in 90% of all cases of infection. However, such extensive development indicates that the world medical society does not pay attention to this infection. After all, the flu and colds has a lot of different complications: otitis, sinusitis, rhinitis, meningitis is not a complete list of problems that occur if you hold the wrong treatment. Another quite important effect is possible derailing of the cardiovascular system. Complications can lead to serious decrease in the human lifespan.

The spread of the virus due to the fact that it is airborne and contact-household. However, even the smallest weakening of the immune system leads to the fact that the virus affects the body fast enough.

The transfer of the flu "on his feet»

The modern pace of life determines that many do not conduct full scale treatment is bed rest. This moment determines the development of a large number of complications, as used drugs do not give a proper result. A familiar situation for many people taking painkillers and going to work, despite the weakness, muscle pain and other symptoms. The respiratory virus transmission determines the time that almost all the people around are at risk. The patient should understand that the temperature can jump within minutes of up to 40 degrees Celsius, resulting in the emergence of dizziness, weakness, spots before eyes and other symptoms. Work connected with risk, in no case, shall not conduct in this state. Example would be the drivers who should be required to take sick leave.

In addition we should not forget that the transference of the disease "on their feet" leads to the emergence of a large number of side effects. Only in the case when the body is at rest used drugs have the desired impact. Examples would include renal damage, cardiovascular system.

How long is the disease?

A cold or viral infection have a significant impact on the human body. Therefore, should be timely treatment. After decided how to distinguish the virus from cold, you should consider the fact that the pigs must be treated immediately. With proper selection of therapy, can significantly alleviate the course of disease. The flu in some way or degree can appear for one or more weeks. It all depends on what treatment, was provided with full peace and comfort. In severe cases, the problem is delayed for more than one month.

Ongoing prevention

In the cold a few years the risk of the virus in the body increases substantially because significantly to the weakening of the immune system. For many years, studies on the creation of vaccines that will allow to exclude the possibility of disease. However, while there is no universal vaccine that doctors say the virus is constantly mutating, there are many cliches that cause the same symptoms, but different structure. The above information determines that each new epidemic is a new kind of virus, and thus, the previously used vaccine would not be effective in the new year.

Another important point is called that in the human body when infected gets two varieties of the flu virus. After the interaction, the genomes are shuffled, as a consequence, a new stamp, which was not previously known. Soon after the start and passing of the epidemic the doctors can develop a vaccine that will eliminate the possibility of the epidemic. Scientists believe that due to the mixing of genomes appeared avian influenza.

To prevention that is not related to the use of vaccines, include the following points:

1. Should be the strengthening of the immune system that can fight off the virus in the body. For this you need to drink more hot tea, as well as to develop a balanced diet that is full of vitamins and minerals.

   

2. You need to consider the route of transmission of the virus and to exclude the possibility of it getting into the body. Example would be the airborne method of transmission of the virus. Therefore, use a respiratory bandage during the escalation of the epidemic, should always wash their hands after contact with objects in public places. For this purpose antiseptic.
3. There are special drugs that can be used to eliminate the possibility of getting the virus in the body. However, you should carefully select the most appropriate drug, assome may contain part of antibiotics, which can cause significant harm to the body.

The above points should be considered in order to exclude the possibility of disease in a difficult moment.

Treatment

We mentioned earlier the need for treatment immediately after the onset of symptoms. Should be treated by the use of disinfectants, as well as those that significantly strengthens the immune system. If symptoms significantly increase, use of drugs that weaken specific symptoms. You should consider the point that antibiotics do not have effect on influenza virus. In addition, the antibiotics can kill helpful microbes that also help the body in difficult times. Using pure preparations, which consist of antibiotics, you can earn dysbacteriosis.

The important point we call that a cold or virus causes fever. Do not hurry to knock down. Take action only if you raise the temperature above 38.5 degrees Celsius. Because the increase in temperature is a protective reaction of the organism, which aims to defeat the pathogen of the virus.

In conclusion, we note that the substantial increase in the temperature, you cannot use hot-water bottles and mustard, which also increase body temperature. But hot water can be used.