What is the difference between COVID-19 and influenza? Will there be cases of influenza and COVID-19 at the same time

As winter approaches, more and more people are getting sick with the flu. But at present, the epidemic situation in China is still under control, so there will be cases of influenza and COVID-19. On November 27, Zhong Nanshan received an interview, saying that there were cases of influenza and COVID-19. What was the matter? What is the difference between influenza and COVID-19?

I. Zhong Nanshan: There are cases of influenza and COVID-19! What exactly is going on?

With the coming of winter, the influenza enters the outbreak period. Zhong Nanshan pointed out that in the future, there will be patients suffering from both influenza and COVID-19. At present, there are 4 cases suffering from H1H3 swine flu and COVID-19 among the feedback received.

For the vaccine with the highest concern at present, Zhong Nanshan pointed out that natural immunity is unrealistic, unscientific, and inhumane. Among the 14 COVID-19 vaccines currently in clinical trials, China's vaccines are solidly moving forward. We need to find experiences from the past that can be widely used; Good vaccine” Previously, it took at least 5-6 years, but currently it seems to take at least two to three years.

II. What is the difference between influenza and COVID-19?

1. Influenza

Patients have influenza, mostly due to influenza virus infection. It is more likely to experience symptoms such as nasal congestion and runny nose, as well as low to moderate fever for about three to five days. Often accompanied by systemic symptoms such as muscle soreness and fatigue.

2. COVID-19

Patients with COVID-19 also have fever, but most of them have persistent fever. Even in occasional cases of fever reduction, recurrence can occur. In contrast, patients with COVID-19 are also prone to severe dry cough, and may even have respiratory symptoms such as dyspnea. Some patients may also experience symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea, but those with milder symptoms may experience runny nose and nasal congestion, and some may even have no obvious symptoms. If you have recently been exposed to cold stimulation or if you are not paying attention to your diet, it is more likely to be the flu. As long as you have not been to the epidemic area or had contact with high-risk groups, there is no need to worry excessively. However, if you have ever been to the epidemic area and contacted with high-risk groups, or if you have fever of unknown cause, severe dry cough and other symptoms, it may be caused by COVID-19. If the condition cannot be accurately diagnosed, it is recommended to promptly go to the hospital and undergo nucleic acid testing to determine the specific condition.

Although patients with influenza and COVID-19 may have fever and cough. But in contrast, the cough caused by COVID-19 is mostly severe dry cough, and the fever will continue to recur. The fever symptoms of patients with influenza can be relieved in three to five days.