How to distinguish SARS from flu

With the onset of the first severe cold of Russian regions hit by a wave of seasonal diseases. However, in order to choose the right treatment, it is important first to differentiate SARS from influenza.

General practitioner Daria Demikhova told in an interview to Moscow 24 on how to determine what a person got infected, a viral infection or flu, is more dangerous to the health of their consequences. According to him, SARS and the common cold are much easier flu, which mostly characterized by sudden onset and rapid progression.

“Unlike a cold the flu is not accompanied by symptoms such as runny nose, cough or sore throat. However, when complications of the disease these symptoms are possible. If, in addition, there is also a strong fever, then develops pneumonia, the expert explained.
Not to catch colds, it is important to follow simple rules of prevention. It is necessary to wash hands thoroughly, frequently change the towels to moisten the air, to hold wet cleaning in the premises and to keep them aired, was advised by the doctor.

Sick SARS and common cold you should drink more water during the day, relaxation and sleep, take magnesium.

At the same time, all ill Daria Demikhova advised to call on house doctors – the district or ambulance. Ultimately, only a doctor can make a diagnosis and prescribe appropriate medicines, said the health worker.

Earlier Magicforum wrote that the disease colds effectively helping the consumption of seasonal food.