Difference between new coronavirus and common cold

Recently, the prevention and control of new coronavirus infections is severe. At this moment, timely knowledge of scientific epidemic prevention and self-protection is to contribute to the prevention and control of epidemic situations. So, what is the difference between new coronavirus infection and common cold symptoms?

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Most patients with early symptoms of new coronary pneumonia will have clinical manifestations such as dry cough, fatigue, fever, etc. Half of the patients will have symptoms of dyspnea in about a week, and most patients have a clear epidemiological history.

Most patients with colds mainly have symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat or cough, and many patients with colds do not have a clear epidemiological history.

In addition, the common cold may cause respiratory infections, but most patients rarely have symptoms of dyspnea, mainly cough and sputum symptoms.

When necessary, you need to go to the hospital for diagnosis, and make a differential diagnosis based on the results of the examination.

The most important thing is to wear protective masks, and maintain good hygiene and healthy habits.