Is it COVID19 or the FLU?

Covid19 has sparked a fear that has spread across the globe. People are going to battle with people who sneeze, a fever can create a level of fear never experienced before.

In uncertain times we begin looking for answers. In the digital age, information can be found but not always credible. The mix of credible and straight out bogus information has created a panic in the calmest of individuals.

You have a fever.. is it COVID19 or the Flu?

Luckily there are some tell tale signs. After millions of people infected, there are trends and common symptoms that can be identified early. Some of the most common and abnormal systems are loss of sense of smell, high spiking fever, dry cough and shortness of breathe.

The good news, is that COVID19 does not have a high mortality rate. We are now only beginning to understand this virus and be able to accurately asses the mortality rate. It appears that, in general, the most affected are those that have pre-existing conditions and the elderly.

COVID 19 EMERGENCY Warning Signs.

• Trouble breathing
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• New confusion
• Inability to wake or stay awake
• Bluish lips or face

However, the bad news is there is so little that we know. Children have been affected in ways that adults have not. According to the CDC, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C) is a serious complication derived out of a COVID19 infection.

Seek emergency care right away if your child is showing any of these emergency warning signs of MIS-C or other concerning signs:

• Trouble breathing
• Pain or pressure in the chest that does not go away
• New confusion
• Inability to wake or stay awake
• Bluish lips or face
• Severe abdominal pain

According to an article in heart.org Dr. Patrick D. Lyden, professor of neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles states, “I’ve seen that with my own eyes – otherwise healthy young people with COVID infection and a stroke.”

Should you take COVID19 seriously? YES Is it a death sentence if you get COIVD19, No.

It is clear that CVOID19 is something to take very serious, it’s also clear that is no 1 symptom that delares (without testing) that you have it, it’s also clear that this is not a disease of the weak an feable.

There are perfectly healthy individuals that have contracted COVID19 and have died. This is still a vastly unknown disease that deserves the continued diligence of our communities to do everything possible to eliminate the spread.

If you feel sick, stay home. Seek emergency care if you exhibit any of the symptoms listed in this article. Do your part to eliminate the spread and to stay health.