{"id":12525,"date":"2024-11-27T20:40:25","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T13:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=12525"},"modified":"2024-11-27T20:40:25","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T13:40:25","slug":"covid-19-cold-allergies-and-the-flu-what-are-the-differences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=12525","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19, cold, allergies and the flu: What are the differences?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"main-content\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"main\">\n<!--googleon: all--><\/p>\n<div class=\"by\">\n<h2>COVID-19, cold, allergies and the flu: What are the differences?<\/h2>\n<p><em><\/p>\n<p>COVID-19, the common cold, seasonal allergies and the flu have many similar symptoms. Find out about some of the important differences between these illnesses.<\/p>\n<p><\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/about-this-site\/meet-our-medical-editors\">By Mayo Clinic Staff<\/a><\/div>\n<p>If you have symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), it&#8217;s important that you contact your health care professional right away for medical advice. But <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr>, the common cold, seasonal allergies and the flu, also called influenza, cause many similar symptoms. So how can you tell if you have <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr>?<\/p>\n<p>Understand the differences in symptoms that these illnesses cause. And find out how these illnesses spread, are treated and can be prevented.<\/p>\n<h3>What is COVID-19, how does it spread and how is it treated?<\/h3>\n<p><abbr title=\"Coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr> is a contagious respiratory disease caused by infection with the virus SARS-CoV-2. It usually spreads between people who are in close contact. The virus spreads through respiratory droplets released when someone breathes, coughs, sneezes, talks or sings. These droplets can land in the mouth or nose of someone nearby or be inhaled. The virus also can spread if you touch a surface or object with the virus on it and then touch your mouth, nose or eyes. But this risk is low.<\/p>\n<p>The most common symptoms of <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr> are a fever, a cough and tiredness. But there are many other possible symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>Many people with <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr> may have mild illness and can be treated with supportive care. Currently, a few medicines have been approved to treat <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr>. No cure is available for <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr>. Antibiotics aren&#8217;t effective against viral infections such as <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr>. Researchers are testing a variety of possible treatments.<\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s the difference between COVID-19 and the common cold?<\/h3>\n<p>Both <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr> and the common cold are caused by viruses. <abbr title=\"Coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr> is caused by SARS-CoV-2, while the common cold is most often caused by rhinoviruses. All of these viruses spread in similar ways and cause many of the same symptoms. However, there are a few differences.<\/p>\n<table>\n<caption>\n<h4>Symptom check: Is it COVID-19 or a cold?<\/h4>\n<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"&#x201C;width40&#x201D;\">Symptom<\/th>\n<th class=\"&#x201C;width30\"><abbr title=\"Coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr><\/th>\n<th class=\"&#x201C;width30&#x201D;\">Cold<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Headache<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<td>Rare<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cough<\/td>\n<td>Usually (dry)<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Muscle aches<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<td>Sometimes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tiredness<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<td>Sometimes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sneezing<\/td>\n<td>Rarely<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sore throat<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Runny or stuffy nose<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fever<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<td>Sometimes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Diarrhea<\/td>\n<td>Sometimes<\/td>\n<td>Never<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nausea or vomiting<\/td>\n<td>Sometimes<\/td>\n<td>Never<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>New loss of taste or smell<\/td>\n<td>Usually (early \u2014 often without a runny or stuffy nose)<\/td>\n<td>Sometimes (especially with a stuffy nose)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><abbr title=\"Coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr> symptoms usually start 2 to 14 days after exposure to SARS-CoV-2. But symptoms of a common cold usually appear 1 to 3 days after exposure to a cold-causing virus.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s no cure for the common cold. Treatment may include pain relievers and cold remedies available without a prescription, such as decongestants. Unlike <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr>, a cold is usually harmless. Most people recover from a common cold in 3 to 10 days. But some colds may last as long as two or three weeks.<\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s the difference between COVID-19 and seasonal allergies?<\/h3>\n<p>Unlike <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr>, seasonal allergies aren&#8217;t caused by a virus. Seasonal allergies are immune system responses triggered by exposure to allergens, such as seasonal tree or grass pollens.<\/p>\n<p><abbr title=\"Coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr> and seasonal allergies cause many of the same symptoms. However, there are some differences.<\/p>\n<table>\n<caption>\n<h4>Symptom check: Is it COVID-19 or seasonal allergies?<\/h4>\n<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"&#x201C;width40&#x201D;\">Symptom<\/th>\n<th class=\"&#x201C;width30\"><abbr title=\"Coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr><\/th>\n<th class=\"&#x201C;width30&#x201D;\">Allergy<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Headache<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<td>Rare<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cough<\/td>\n<td>Usually (dry)<\/td>\n<td>Sometimes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fever<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<td>Never<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Muscle aches<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<td>Never<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tiredness<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<td>Sometimes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Itchy nose, eyes, mouth or inner ear<\/td>\n<td>Never<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sneezing<\/td>\n<td>Rarely<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sore throat<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<td>Rarely<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Runny or stuffy nose<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pink eye (conjunctivitis)<\/td>\n<td>Sometimes<\/td>\n<td>Sometimes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nausea or vomiting<\/td>\n<td>Sometimes<\/td>\n<td>Never<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Diarrhea<\/td>\n<td>Sometimes<\/td>\n<td>Never<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>New loss of taste or smell<\/td>\n<td>Usually (early \u2014 often without a runny or stuffy nose)<\/td>\n<td>Sometimes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><abbr title=\"Coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr> can cause shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. But seasonal allergies don&#8217;t usually cause these symptoms unless you have a respiratory condition such as asthma that can be triggered by pollen exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Treatment of seasonal allergies may include nonprescription or prescription antihistamines, nasal steroid sprays and decongestants, and avoidance of exposure to allergens where possible. Seasonal allergies may last several weeks.<\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s the difference between COVID-19 and the flu?<\/h3>\n<p><abbr title=\"Coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr> and the flu are both contagious respiratory diseases caused by viruses. <abbr title=\"Coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr> is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The flu is caused by influenza A and B viruses. All of these viruses spread in similar ways.<\/p>\n<p><abbr title=\"Coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr> and the flu cause similar symptoms. The diseases also can cause no symptoms or cause mild or severe symptoms. Because of the similarities, testing may be done to see if you have <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr> or the flu. You also can have both diseases at the same time. However, there are some differences.<\/p>\n<table>\n<caption>\n<h4>Symptom check: Is it COVID-19 or the flu?<\/h4>\n<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"&#x201C;width40&#x201D;\">Symptom<\/th>\n<th class=\"&#x201C;width30\"><abbr title=\"Coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr><\/th>\n<th class=\"&#x201C;width30&#x201D;\">Flu<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Headache<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cough<\/td>\n<td>Usually (dry)<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Muscle aches<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tiredness<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sore throat<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Runny or stuffy nose<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fever<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nausea or vomiting<\/td>\n<td>Sometimes<\/td>\n<td>Sometimes (more common in children)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Diarrhea<\/td>\n<td>Sometimes<\/td>\n<td>Sometimes (more common in children)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<td>Usually<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>New loss of taste or smell<\/td>\n<td>Usually (early \u2014 often without a runny or stuffy nose)<\/td>\n<td>Rarely<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><abbr title=\"Coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr> symptoms generally appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to SARS-CoV-2. Flu symptoms usually appear about 1 to 4 days after exposure to an influenza virus.<\/p>\n<p><abbr title=\"Coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr> can cause more-serious illnesses in some people than can the flu. Also, <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr> can cause different complications from those of the flu, such as blood clots, post-<abbr title=\"coronavirus disease\">COVID<\/abbr> conditions and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few antiviral treatments for <abbr title=\"Coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr>. There are several antiviral drugs that can be used to treat the flu.<\/p>\n<p>Also, you can get an annual flu vaccine to help reduce your risk of the flu. The flu vaccine also can reduce the severity of the flu and the risk of serious complications. The vaccine can be given as a shot or as a nasal spray.<\/p>\n<p>For <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr>, you can get a 2023-2024 <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr> vaccine to reduce the risk of getting seriously ill with <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr>.<\/p>\n<h3>How can you avoid getting COVID-19, a cold and the flu?<\/h3>\n<p>The <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr> vaccine can lower the risk of death or serious illness caused by <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr>. It lowers your risk and lowers the risk that you may spread it to people around you. The <abbr title=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\">CDC<\/abbr> recommends a <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr> vaccine for everyone age 6 months and older.<\/p>\n<p>The <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr> vaccines available in the United States are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2023-2024 Pfizer-BioNTech <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr> vaccine, available for people age 6 months and older.<\/li>\n<li>2023-2024 Moderna <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr> vaccine, available for people age 6 months and older.<\/li>\n<li>2023-2024 Novavax <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr> vaccine, available for people age 12 years and older.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get a flu vaccine too. Getting an annual flu vaccine will lower your risk of getting the flu. It can be given as a shot or as a nasal spray. The flu vaccine also lowers the chance you&#8217;ll have a serious case of flu. It also lowers the risk of serious complications.<\/p>\n<p>You can lower your risk of infection from the viruses that cause the common cold, flu and <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr> by following some standard safety measures.<\/p>\n<p>Research suggests that following these measures, such as physical distancing and wearing a face mask, might have helped shorten the length of the flu season and lessened the number of people affected in the 2019-2020 flu season.<\/p>\n<p>Follow these standard precautions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get vaccinated against flu and <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr>.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid close contact with anyone who is sick or has symptoms.<\/li>\n<li>Keep distance between yourself and others when you&#8217;re in indoor public spaces. This is especially important if you have a higher risk of serious illness. Keep in mind that some people may have <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr> and spread the <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr> virus to others even if they don&#8217;t have symptoms or don&#8217;t know they have <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr>.<\/li>\n<li>Wear a face mask in indoor public spaces if you&#8217;re in an area with a high number of people with <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr> in the hospital. The <abbr title=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\">CDC<\/abbr> recommends wearing the most protective mask possible that you&#8217;ll wear regularly, fits well and is comfortable.<\/li>\n<li>Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid crowded indoor spaces and indoor places that have poor air flow, also called ventilation.<\/li>\n<li>Improve the air flow indoors. Open windows. Turn on fans to direct air out of windows. If you can&#8217;t open windows, consider using air filters. And turn on exhaust fans in your bathroom and kitchen. You also might consider a portable air cleaner.<\/li>\n<li>Cover your mouth and nose with the inside of your elbow or a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw away the used tissue. Wash your hands right away.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid sharing dishes, glasses, towels, bedding and other household items if you&#8217;re sick.<\/li>\n<li>Regularly clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces, such as doorknobs, light switches, electronics and counters.<\/li>\n<li>Stay home from work, school and public areas and stay in isolation at home if you&#8217;re sick, unless you&#8217;re going to get medical care. Avoid public transportation, taxis and ride-hailing services if you&#8217;re sick.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How can you prevent allergies?<\/h3>\n<p>The best way to prevent seasonal allergies is to avoid your known triggers. If you&#8217;re allergic to pollen, stay inside with windows and doors closed when there&#8217;s a lot of pollen in the air.<\/p>\n<p>Wearing a face mask also might provide some protection against seasonal allergies. Masks can prevent you from inhaling some larger pollen particles. However, smaller pollen particles can get through a mask. It&#8217;s also important to wash your mask after each use since a mask might carry pollen particles.<\/p>\n<p>If you think you might have symptoms of <abbr title=\"coronavirus disease 2019\">COVID-19<\/abbr>, talk to your health care professional. 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