Know the difference between Covid-19 and monsoon diseases

Respiratory problems such as dry cough, swelling of the throat, loss of smell and taste are all symptoms of COVID-19, which are less common in dengue patients. However, both dengue and covid can be identified at the same time.

Monsoon can have a big impact on physical and mental health amid the corona pandemic. As we all know monsoon brings relief with many diseases. Symptoms of monsoon diseases can be similar to those of Covid-19, leading to confusion. Therefore it is important to understand how both completely different diseases affect the body and what are the similarities between them.
 
Common diseases of monsoon 

The risk of many types of diseases increases in monsoon. Some of the most common monsoon diseases are vector-borne diseases like dengue, malaria, chikungunya, viral infections like common cold, viral fever and water-borne infections like cholera, typhoid fever.

corona virus is a respiratory disease

Corona virus affects the respiratory system and gradually affects the whole body. Corona virus is known to mutate in different forms, hence it is also called Bahrupiya. First the respiratory system is attacked by the corona virus, then it can also cause lung problems in patients, due to which symptoms like cough, sore throat, loss of taste and smell, difficulty in breathing are seen in severe Covid-19. go. The disease of Covid-19 is completely different from the diseases of monsoon in terms of impact and severity. However, there are significant similarities between the two in terms of symptoms. 

Vector-borne diseases often come with fever, fatigue, joint and muscle pain, which are very common in COVID-19 patients. Both COVID-19 and common cold are respiratory diseases that can cause sore throat, cough, fever, body ache.Viral fever and other diseases such as typhoid and cholera also increase fever, muscle and joint pain, fatigue and weakness, chills, dizziness, sweating, dehydration, weakness and loss of appetite, which can occur in patients with Covid-19.

It is very difficult to differentiate between the common cold and Covid-19. The diseases of both are linked to respiratory health, so the symptoms are very similar, which makes them even more difficult to differentiate. However, the symptoms of a cold strike suddenly and go away slowly, while the symptoms of COVID-19 develop slowly and can last for several days and months. That's why experts recommend getting tested in case of any symptoms. 

Additional specific symptoms of COVID-19 can help you identify the source of the disease. Respiratory problems such as dry cough, swelling of the throat, loss of smell and taste are all symptoms of COVID-19, which are less common in dengue patients. However, both dengue and covid can be detected in a person at the same time.

Common cold is a major problem during monsoon, while vector-borne diseases like dengue and malaria are very common. Therefore, you can take some measures to protect your health and that of your family members.

What can be done to reduce the risk?

• Do not allow fresh water to accumulate in cooler, dark and dirty corners. 
• Use mosquito repellent or spray outside. 
• Wearing full sleeves can prevent the risk of dengue.
• To avoid the danger of Covid, follow the mask, social distancing.
• Avoid going to crowded places and instead stay at home. 
• Get vaccinated for Covid-19 for the health of yourself and your family members.