Many times when there is a sore throat, it seems that we have got corona or not? In fact, living in the shadow of the fear of corona for more than two years, every normal health problem has also started looking very serious. In such a situation, even if someone coughs, then it seems as if this is also a symptom of corona. At the same time, when there is a sore throat, everyone suspects at one time or another that they have been hit by corona and this is an early symptom of corona. In such a situation, the question arises in everyone's mind that what is the difference between sore throat caused by corona and common seasonal sore throat?
What happens in a sore throat?
A sore throat usually feels dry, painful and scratchy and there is something stuck in the throat. Especially when they try to swallow something, it can also be accompanied by redness and swelling in the back of the throat, which can cause discomfort and discomfort.
Sore throat associated with covid
In Kovid 19, the virus attacks your body, which initially affects your throat. It causes sore throat along with symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing and much more. Fever starts when immunity is weak. One way to differentiate between the two infections is how they spread from one to the other. Experts believe that the SARs-CoV-2 virus spreads more easily and more quickly than the flu and causes more severe illnesses in some people. Also, while some flu and some symptoms of covid may overlap. There are some symptoms, such as shortness of breath, difference in smell or taste. All these things can happen in Kovid 19 infection, but these symptoms are not seen in the case of flu infection. Similarly, headache, vomiting or weakness can be symptoms of the flu.
How long does sore throat last
The sore throat caused by covid usually does not last more than five days. However, some people may complain of experiencing this symptom for up to a week. Experts believe that if the symptoms persist for more than a week, it could be a sign of a serious illness like a bacterial infection. In that case a doctor must be contacted.
