DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CORONAVIRUS {COVID 19}, COMMON COLD, SEASONAL INFLUENZA {FLU}, AND SEASONAL ALLERGIES
- May 14, 2021
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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The symptoms of common cold, flu, seasonal allergies, and COVID 19 {Coronavirus} are almost same such as fever, chills, cough and body aches.
There is some information that help you to better understand the signs, symptoms, and treatments of common cold, flu, and Corona virus.
| SYMPTOMS | CORONAVIRUS(COVID-19) Symptoms range from mild to moderate | INFLUENZA (FLU) Abrupt onset of symptoms | COLD Gradual onset of Symptoms | Seasonal Allergies Symptoms improve or worsen depending on environment |
| FEVER | Often | Often | Rare | Sometimes |
| FATIGUE | Sometimes | Sometimes | Sometimes | Often |
| COUGH | Often (usually dry) | Often (usually dry) | Mild | Often |
| SNEEZING | No | No | Often | Often |
| ACHES & PAINS | Sometimes | Often | Often | No |
| RUNNY OR STUFFY NOSE | Rare | Sometimes | Often | Often |
| SORE THROAT | Sometimes | Sometimes | Often | No |
| DIAARHEA | Rare | Sometimes in children | No | No |
| HEADACHE | Sometimes | Often | Rare | Sometimes |
| SHORTNESS BREATH/ DIFFICULITY BREATHING | Often | Rare | Rare | Rare |
| LOSS OF SMELL & TASTE | Often | Rare | Rare | Rare |
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CORONAVIRUS OR COVID-19
COVID-19 or Coronavirus, is a new strain of a virus. This Virus is not previously seen in human beings and this is quickly spreading over worldwide. COVID-19 or Coronavirus can cause severe illness in the body, mostly in older people. Corona Virus can mostly attack the people who have autoimmune disorders and of all ages with severe health conditions such as heart disorder, lung disorder, and diabetes mellitus.
SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19 or CORONAVIRUS:-
- Fever
- Chills
- Dry Cough
- Loss of smell
- Loss of Taste
- Shortness of breath
- Difficulty breathing
- Tiredness
- Pain and Aches
- Discomfort able
- Headaches
- Sore throat
- Runny Nose
- Sinus Congestion
- Upper Respiratory Problems
COMMON COLD
When you have a common cold, you may feel miserable, the sign and symptoms are generally mild. The symptoms may compared to more aggressive viruses such as flu.
SYMPTOMS OF COMMON COLD:-
- Fever
- Headaches
- Stuffy nose or Runny nose
- Sneezing
- Mild Cough
- Sore throat
- Fatigue
- Watery eyes
- Pain and Aches
SEASONAL INFLUENZA OR FLU
Flu or Seasonal influenza is a common upper respiratory infection. This is infection is caused by a virus, that affects your throat, nose, and lungs. This infection can last from 5 to 7 days.
SYMPTOMS OF THE SEASONAL INFLUENZA OR FLU:-
- Fever
- Chills
- Dry Cough
- Fatigue
- Pain and Aches
- Runny Nose
- Stuffy Nose
- Sore Throat
- Diarrhea (In Children)
SEASONAL ALLERGIES
This is happens during changing in Season. This is commonly occurs in the spring season. Patient have a runny nose and itching in eyes since the snow started to melt. It’s possible that you might have seasonal allergies or a common cold. The most common cause of Seasonal allergies is pollen in the spring season. Pollen floats from a variety of plants through the air. Pollen are invisible to the naked eyes, but can cause respiratory problems in the patients of weak immune system. If patient have spring allergies, in this condition the immune system of body is releasing antibodies to fight against the allergens in the body. The histamines will release in the blood that causes the symptoms such as runny nose and itchy eyes. When pollen counts are high on windy day’s patient may experience more allergic symptoms.
SYMPTOMS OF SEASONAL ALLERGY:-
- Itchy Nose
- Itchy Eyes
- Itching in Throat
- Itchy Sinuses
- Itching in Ear Canals
- Fatigue
- Cough
- Sneezing
- Runny Nose
- Stuffy Nose
- Watery Eyes
- Headaches
- Shortness of Breath
PREVENTION OF COVID – 19 OR CORONA VIRUS INFECTIONS
Prevention methods for COVID – 19 or Corona virus infection are described below:-
- Regular Hand Washing
- Covering your Mouth and Nose with Face Mask
- While Coughing and Sneezing, Cover your Nose and Mouth
- You should avoid close contact with patient having symptoms of respiratory illness such as cold, coughing and sneezing etc.
TREATMENT OF CORONA VIRUS {COVID – 19}
CORONA VIRUS ADVANCED PREVENTION KIT
Corona virus is a new strain of viral disease that has not been previously identified in human beings. Corona virus transmitted between humans and animals.
As we mentioned above the common signs of COVID – 19 or Corona virus infection include upper respiratory tract symptoms, high fever, and dry cough, breathing difficulties and shortness of breath. In severe conditions, infection can cause Pneumonia, severe acute respiratory disorders and even death.
IMMUNITY IS YOUR WEAPON
Due to weak immunity, all the above symptoms are happened or when your immune system gets weak due to many disease in body. The basic of Ayurveda is, having Strong immunity on which all our Ayurvedic Herbal Medicines work. These medicines are prepared from pure natural herbs, which increase the immune power of the body to fight against viral and bacterial infections and rejuvenate the body naturally. No virus or bacteria is strong enough to attack you until you have strong immunity. So the Ayurveda has treat all your symptoms of COVID – 19 or Corona Virus.
CHANDIGARH AYURVEDA CENTRE provide the CORONA VIRUS ADVANCED PREVENTION KIT. This is prepared from Pure Ayurvedic Natural Herbs, that to Boost up your Immunity, and helps to fight against Corona Virus. These Ayurvedic Medicines are mentioned below in details:-
DETOX TABLET
Chandigarh Ayurveda Centre Detox tablets are safe and 100% natural. The tablets shows the following properties:-
- Immuno-modulator
- Antioxidant
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-depression
- Anti-Stress properties
DOSAGE:- One tablet twice a day with normal water.
GILOY CAPSULES
Giloy herb has been used in many ayurvedic medicine since ages. This herb is also known as ‘Amrita’ which translates to the root of immortality due to its abundant medicinal properties. These capsules are containing pure extract of Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia). This is one of the best Rasayan in Ayurveda that helps to rejuvenate the body. This herb {Giloy} has following properties:-
- This herb is acts like a good Anti-bacterial
- Anti-viral
- Anti-fungal
- Anti-microbial
- Anti-oxidant properties
- Giloy capsules have blood purifying properties
- This detoxify the blood
- It support normal kidney functions
- It treat many liver disorders
- It treats many skin disorders
- Cure general weakness
- Boost the immune system to fight against infections
DOSAGE:- Two Capsules twice a day with normal water.
GARLIC CAPSULES
Garlic capsules are purely Ayurvedic preparation. These Garlic capsules contains pure extract of garlic. Garlic capsules shows following properties:-
- Anti-fungal
- Antioxidant
- Anti-microbial
- Immune-modulator properties
- Garlic capsules are very effective in atherosclerosis
- Helps to control the diabetes
- Garlic capsules helps to lower the high level of cholesterol
- Helps to control hypertension
DOSAGE:- Two capsules twice day with normal water.
SHEET DHARA SYRUP
This is a pure herbal syrup that is prepared from ingredients such as ajwain satav, mushak kapoor, and peppermint, etc. The properties of Sheet dhara Syrup naturally relieve the symptoms are mentioned below:-
- Bloating
- Blenching
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Feeling of discomfort
- The regular use of this herbal syrup neutralizes the high acid content in the stomach
- It reduces abdominal pain
- It reduces abdominal cramps
DOSAGE:- Half teaspoonful of this syrup in half cup of normal water. Drink this syrup twice daily in empty stomach.
TRIKATU SYRUP:-
Trikatu syrup is a purely herbal formulation. This syrup is prepared from herbs like long pepper, black pepper, and dry ginger. Trikatu herbal syrup shows the following properties:-
- Antioxidant
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
- Carminative
- Immuno-modulator effects
- This syrup properties provide very effective results in sign and symptoms of corona virus.
DOSAGE:- Two Teaspoonful Thrice a day before meals.
PANCHSAKAR CHURNA
Panchsakar Churna is a herbal preparation which contains five natural ingredients such as Shunthi, Haritaki, Pippali, Trivrit, and Sauvarchala Lavana. The Panchsakar Churna uses are mentioned below:-
- This Herbal churna treats sudden abdominal pain
- It treats bloating
- This helps to treat constipation
- It helps in detoxification of the body
DOSAGE:- One teaspoonful with lukewarm water at bedtime.
AMRIT TULSI RAS
This is an herbal preparation. This is in the form of drops, prepared from five types of Tulsi thyat is:- Shama Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Rama Tulsi (Ocimum gratissimum), Kapoor Tulsi (Ocimum canum), Shwet Tulsi (Ocimum basilicum), and Nimba Tulsi (Ocimum citriodorum). The functions of this ras is given below:-
- This provides good result in cough
- It relief Cold problem
- This Ras also gave relieve in burning of throat and eyes
- Treats sneezing like symptoms
DOSAGE:- Two to three drops twice a day.
IMMUNO BOOSTER TABLET
This is a pure herbal tablet that helps to build up the immunity. It contains effective levels of antioxidants. Vitamin-C and Vitamin-E. The functions of this tablet are mentioned below:-
- This tablet helps in good circulation of the blood in body
- It has Anti-oxidant properties
- This helps the body to protect it against the damage caused by free radicals
- This tablet contains natural immunity-boosting properties
- This helps to prevent and ease cough
- This treats the symptoms of cold
- This gave relief in headache
- Helps to fight the body against infections
- It provides the quick relief from the signs of running nose
- Gave relief in itching throat
- It gave relief in body ache or pain
- Cure general body weakness
DOSAGE:- One Tablet Twice a day with normal water.
HAND SANITIZER
CAC has prepared a hand sanitizer with herbal formulation. This hand sanitizer is prepared from natural ingredients such as Aloe vera(Aloe barbadensis), Dhanayak- Coriandrum sativum), Nimbuk (Citrus medica), Processed in Prasanna( Natural alcohol).
- This Hand Sanitizer helps in killing 99.99% bacteria
- Kill viruses
- It kill all types germs
USAGE:- Put 2-3 drops on your hands and rub your hand gently for 20 seconds.
Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.