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Influenza is popularly referred to as the flu. Most people mistakenly refer to a common cold as flu. 📌Flu is definitely more severe than a cold, though they have common signs and symptoms 📌Flu lasts between 1-2 weeks  📌It is a viral infection  📌There are vaccines for flu 📌Fatalities could occur  Here are the classic signs and symptoms of a flu -Body ache  -Fatigue -Cough  -Fever -Chills -Sore throat  -Runny nose -Nasal congestion  -Headache To manage a flu, lots of fluid should be consumed and quality rest does so much. Analgesic for pains and fever is in order. However,  in severe situations, a hospital visit is recommended and an antiviral med will be prescribed.  #Flu #Influenza  #SignsAndSymptomsOfFlu #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS

Common cold also referred to as cold is often confused for flu. It is actually less severe than a flu  📌Colds are caused by a variety of virus 📌There are no vaccines 📌It is contagious 📌Lasts between 7-10 days 📌Has no cure, but symptoms can be managed  During this period of the Covid-19 pandemic,  when one has symptoms of a cold, its possible that one could suspect its Covid-19.  Here are typical signs and symptoms of a cold -Sneezing  -Sore throat  -Cough (mild) -Fatigue -Headaches -Watery eyes -Runny or stuffy nose -Muscle/body ache To manage a cold, rehydrate as much as possible with warm non alcoholic drinks, tea or soups, vitamin C, lozenges for the sore throat, paracetamol for the headache and muscle/body ache and antihistamine for the nasal issues #CommonCold #Colds  #SignsAndSymptomsOfColds #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS

When someone suffers an allergic reaction, there are signs and symptoms that one would experience depending on the cause  A couple of signs and symptoms can mess with your mind and get you thinking you just might be experiencing Covid-19 symptoms  Here are some classic signs and symptoms of  an allergic reaction 👇 -Watery and/or itchy red eyes -Sneezing -Itchy mouth, nose and ear  -Swelling of certain body parts (eyes, skin..) -Rash -Breathing changes  -Runny or stuffy nose -Cough (normally dry) - Headache -Sore throat -Fatigue  Allergies are caused by  -Dust  -Pollen -Molds and mildew -Certain foods (sea foods, nuts, dairy products) -Certain meds (penicillin) -Certain insect stings -Latex If you are prone to allergies, be observant to know your triggers and keep them at bay #Allergies  #AllergySignsAndSymptoms #AllergicReactions #SignsAndSymptoms #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS

These 4 illnesses can have very similar presentations. 1 thing binds them together 👉nasal/respiratory signs and symptoms.  Because of them can have life threatening complications, it is important to ID them ASAP  and not manage them with kid's gloves Their signs and symptoms are quite similar and difficult to tell apart initially,  hence laboratory diagnosis is such a big help Covid-19, flu and colds are viral respiratory illnesses (simply put, they are caused by virus, but these viruses are different one from the other) Allergies on the other hand are caused by allergens The severity of these different illnesses vary and their duration as well #Colds #Flu #Covid-19  #Allergies  #RespiratoryIllnesses #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #TheFABS #BeFABulouS

When we have those nasal situations, ideas begin popping in our heads, especially during this period of the Covid-19 pandemic.  So we hazard a guess based on the signs and symptoms that we experience. Sometimes our guesses are spot on, other times we are way off the mark. Now the rains are here(in Nigeria), sniff episodes are even more🤔 Let's talk about sniffles in the next couple of days. You snooze ....... you miss out on vital info #Sniffles  #Sniff #Covid19 #Allergies  #Colds #Flu #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS