With the sudden rise in Corona cases in the UK, experts have warned of a new wave of infections that might hit this country winterProfessor Tim Spector said: Corona begins in two-thirds of people with a sore throat, but fever and loss of smell and taste are now very rare, so many may not think they have corona and think it is a cold.
And according to the “Times of India” website, we learn the difference between a sore throat caused by Corona and other diseases.
While fever and other symptoms of corona are still prevalent, sore throat is now one of the most ‘mainstream’ symptoms. What’s even more worrying is the fact that it can be confused with another infection such as the flu or a common cold.
What does a sore throat caused by the coronavirus look like?
There is little or no difference between a sore throat caused by the coronavirus and a random sore throat associated with the flu. However, when it comes to suffering from a sore throat due to the Corona virus, a person may experience pain, scratching and thickening in the throat, especially while swallowing something.
Other characteristics include a feeling of dryness and irritation that may be due to a sore in the back of the throat, which can be very unpleasant.
Sore throat due to corona disease can resemble seasonal allergies
Sore throats due to COVID 03/7A can resemble a seasonal allergy
Both coronavirus and allergies can cause inflammation, leading to a runny nose, dry cough, congestion, headache, and more.
Another common symptom of allergy is sneezing, which has been reported in the recent past in patients with coronavirus infection.
With Omicron, symptoms became milder and began to resemble other respiratory illnesses.
Note the duration
According to the experts behind the UK’s ZOE Covid Symptom Study, besides being ‘relatively mild’, sore throats caused by coronavirus don’t last more than five days.
Experts say anyone who has a sore throat for more than five days should get tested for another disease.
It is said that Corona’s sore throat “usually” appears in the first week of the illness and can improve “very quickly”.
It seems worse on the first day of the injury but gets better every next day.
Accompanying symptoms can help you distinguish between diseases
While a sore throat is a commonly reported symptom of COVID-19, it is not the only symptom. Other warning signs of corona include:
fever or chills
– Cough
Fatigue and tiredness
Muscle or body aches
New loss of taste or smell
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Congestion or runny nose
Digestive problems such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and diarrhea
How to soothe a sore throat?
Drinking plenty of warm water can help you stay hydrated and strengthen your immune system at the same time.
You can also take a spoonful of honey to soothe a sore throat.
Gargling with salt water to eliminate the virus in the respiratory tract. It can often be a soothing exercise. You can also suck on throat lozenges, which help keep your throat moist.
Make sure you get enough rest and let your body recover.
Prevention is better than cure
Wearing masks, maintaining a social distance, and getting vaccinations are still the most important preventive measures once morest the Corona virus.
