At first glance, the symptoms of coronavirus, otherwise known as Covid-19, are similar to those of the flu and cold. The symptoms of Covid and the flu are also similar to those of the flu.
The common cold and flu may look similar at first. Both are respiratory diseases and can cause similar symptoms.
People with the flu and cold can experience:
- runny or blocked nose
- sneezing
- body aches
- fatigue
As a rule, flu symptoms are more severe than cold symptoms. Another distinct difference between the two diseases is how serious they are. Colds rarely cause other conditions or health problems. But the flu can lead to:
- ear infections
- pneumonia
Cold and flu symptoms are also confused with Covid symptoms. The main symptoms of Covid are:
- fatigue
- fever
- cough
- shortness of breath
Sneezing is not typical for Covid. The symptoms of the flu are similar to those of Covid including fever and body aches, but you may not have shortness of breath if you have the flu.
The most common symptoms of coronavirus include:
- fever
- fever
- dry cough
- shortness of breath
- muscle aches
- fatigue
Appendix: loss of smell and taste
Less typical symptoms for Covid:
- phlegm
- headache
- diarrhea
Atypical symptoms:
- runny nose
- sore throat
