Question: Corona vs Common Colds - What Should We Do?

 Question : Corona vs Common Colds - What Should We Do?

Answer : 

At a time when corona infections are spreading by the thousands every day, even a slight increase in body temperature can spread fear. Even before we were introduced to the corona virus, we still had health problems caused by other germs, such as colds, flu, coughs, and throat infections.

But, when the same problems occur now, we cannot help but be afraid. The reason is that this common cold, fever and cough are also said to be the main symptoms of corona.

In particular, in the last few weeks, most people are said to be more prone to problems such as throat infections, fevers and colds. We spoke to Kulantasamy, a former director and doctor at the Tamil Nadu Public Health Department, about whether these are the effects of the corona, or not, and the regular health variation that occurs this season.

So, just because you have a normal fever, cough, runny nose, shortness of breath does not mean it is corona. It can also be a SARI (Severe Acute Respiratory Infection) infection.

However, if we or our children have a mild fever, cold, or cough before the corona period, we often do not care. We would have sent the children to school as usual. We also swallowed a paracetamol pill and went to work in the office as usual. All these fevers, coughs, and colds' will be cured within a week of taking the pill; We were running in the range of 'If you take the pill, you will be fine in seven days'. After the introduction of the corona to us a fever and a slight feeling of alarm occurs when the cold comes on lightly. In fact, it is a necessity.

Go to the hospital immediately without neglecting any of these symptoms, such as a mild fever, sore throat, cough, runny nose, or shortness of breath, during which time the corona is spreading rapidly. Only a test can tell if your fever and cough are symptoms of coronavirus or something else.

So get a corona test immediately if you notice any signs of corona. If the test result is positive, treatment for corona infection can be taken. If the result is negative, you can diagnose the cause of the fever and cough and treat it. Include fruits, vegetables and spinach in your daily diet.

There is an easy solution to the confusion and problem of ‘normal cold, fever coronavirus’.

Avoid soft drinks and ice cream at this time. Eat healthy foods to boost the body's immune system. Kapsurak drinking water should be taken for 14 days. This should be taken for the first 7 days in a row, followed by two days off for the next 7 days. It is good to gargle with salt and warm water every morning. Mix turmeric powder in hot water and evaporate. Despite these, it is best to seek immediate medical attention without neglecting even a mild fever and runny nose, "said Dr. Kulantasamy.