THAT SAID, this cold lasts more like 3 to 4 weeks when my average in the past was 4 to 5 days. Many of my co-workers got very sick around the same time. Without having contact with regular viral infections during that time, Dr Hespe said our bodies had not had the regular reminder to our immune system to have a good response. The most common. As borders reopen, so too comes an influx of influenza and other respiratory tract viruses, which have developed unseen over the last two years, and which we do not yet have immunity to. The cough lasts for over 3 weeks but if you don't die of it you should feel quite a bit better after 18 days or so. Ok but COULD YOU PLEASE WORK THOSE FACTS INTO THE CONVERSATION. Honey is also an antimicrobial. It was a big topic of conversation on social media for several people I know, and we were all talking about how terrible it was and how it didn't fit with any kind of flu or cold any of us had had before. Little did we know that this thread would signal the beginning of the end. I've read somewhere, I forget where, that the first case in China was late October, which would make sense if it was here in November/Dec. I've only had it a week, and I'm completely miserable. For more tips on guarding against getting sick this winter, see the Wise Choices box. But hasnt the thinking changed about testing pos for antibodies and its relationship to immunity? Romero stressed that with holiday gatherings just around the corner, vaccination is the best protection against these infections. I could cough so hard, my lungs would hurt for some time after. A few years ago Mucinex tried to sue everyone and get them to stop making it -- they do this every few years, apparently -- and some companies didn't start making it again when the lawsuit was thrown out. no, just better aware of virology than you seem to be. Then back to bed for a while and then shivering. Did any of you who got a flu shot still get this cold? I firmly believe my exposure was the LA Car Show a week prior. 5. It's one of the three worst "sick" experiences I've ever had. "It could well be that now common colds are resurging, because of the decline in social distancing and mask wearing, that they are bouncing back and the respiratory tract has not had enough recent experience of respiratory infections to be able to mount that strong first line defence," Prof Peter Openshaw, at Imperial College London, explained to The Guardian. I have never coughed so much in my life. "To diagnose flu, you need a fever and headache as well as some respiratory symptoms such as the sore throat or nose and cough - but you might not get those. cough. So were going to unfortunately have a major whammy. This was when were just hearing about it so it didn't occur to me and thought I just had the flu. Then too, I live with my brother, and he had it in between my two bouts. There are many physical and mental benefits to fresh air, but it is often avoided while battling the common cold or flu, in fear of getting a chill in the colder months. Its done the opposite, Is it a cold, the flu or Covid-19? Cumulative RSV hospitalization rates have already reached levels that are typically not seen until December in the US. I had this for the whole month of February - fever, body aches, constant and neverending hack. Don't risk complications. I originally posted at R25, December 16, 2019. The CDC now estimates that there have been at least 1.6 million illnesses, 13,000 hospitalizations and 730 deaths from influenza, including two reported deaths among children so far this season. R191, one of my first symptoms that I'm trying to come down with something is my neck. Female farmer, 20, who stuffed apples into her Tinder lover's car exhaust and scrawled profanity on his School compares make-up to a harmful DRUG: Headteacher makes U-turn after secondary replaced mirrors in High street giant WH Smith has been hit by cyber attack as hackers access company data including info on Can YOU guess the book? I went to Costco at 10:30 am yesterday and the parking lot was so crowded I just left. Now, of course it sounds like the symptoms of covid-19, but we only had a few flu deaths reported in my state, and I don't know if they had the same symptoms as me. Reminder, the next time you point your finger at someone & claim theyre disgusting for giv8ng this to you youre going to give this to someone else. One telling sign of COVID-19 in some cases is loss of smell or taste. A lot of people automatically took Mucinex that would make their noses run. I've had it for 3 weeks+. Flu is caused by an influenza virus that is located in your lungs. Slight (but not high) fever. Oh look R396, theres a shiny, new penny over there. The virus went to her brain. The conversation between R7, R10, R12, and R14 is fascinating documentation between people who actually had the virus, and someone offering them a diagnosis. People travel. NIAID. Disgusting. Theyre not curing you, but they are treating symptoms appropriately. Any of us imagined anything. We all wonder if it was the lesser strain of Covid-19. Many people I know, including myself were sick for a month. Treat yourself (and that includes your body) with love and care. R30 -- Because I am not a deplorable who thinks the Russians are just misunderstood and suddenly our friends ? All kinds of bugs go around in winter, and apparently this was a bad flu season too. We are in Texas. The chilly spell followed a particularly mild autumn and, crucially, also coincided with the return to work and school of millions of Britons after the New Year break. That's what it's been like for me. I felt immediately better. Then I stayed home for a month. Dont overlook the benefits of a humidifier, especially at night. Hello. Get your flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine, Walter advises. "Influenza cases are still rising and many community-associated respiratory viruses are increasing," said Dean Blumberg . I went back to work, weary, but managed. Even today, the "experts" are saying that most people who die from it have had pre-existing conditions. Its been months and I still have the flu.. "Wearing a high-quality mask, whether it's a KN95 mask or an N95 mask, when you're indoors in public places, will certainly reduce your risk," says Gounder. Cough that hasnt quite completely cleared up after almost 4 weeks. In fact, were seeing the highest influenza hospitalization rates going back a decade, Romero said. Is this Asian in origin, or Russian, or South American? Lane MC, Gordon JL, Jiang C, Leitner WW, Pickett TE, Stemmy E, Bozick BA, Deckhut-Augustine A, Embry AC, Post DJ. Usually we can give appropriate advice over the video. The moment I lie down I begin to cough frantically. Jeremy Vine reveals his 'first collision of the year' and it's caused by a cyclist! Young children are the main reservoir of common cold viruses and the other main places of infection are the nursery or school. I had trouble getting out of bed this morning. I didn't go to the doctor, because I couldn't get an appointment until mid-March, and there were a few times I was so sick I thought I should go to the ER, but I was too sick to drive and too poor to call an ambulance. Become a contributor - post when you want with no ads. Definitely a 1000 times by now if the larger media is included, that THE CORONAVIRUS DOES NOT HAVE A SINUS ELEMENT AT PRODUCES A FEVER. Lighten up Francis r116 yes you probably give good advice but ease up on the attitude. Although I did test negative for flu. Sadly as R68 mentioned, it's no longer easy to find generic or store brand 'plain' Guaifenesin. OTC drugs generally aren't very effective, although an anti-inflammatory like Tylenol can reduce fever and aches. I know COVID-19 supposedly wasn't in the US at that time, but I can't help wondering if that's what I had. R10 I don't know where you got your flu numbers from but they are wrong and far too low. It took about three weeks before I felt fully back to normal. I get a sinus headache and weepy eyes. R274 - onset in China is thought to be November, but could be earlier. "It's predominantly often those more systemic symptoms of being unwell with fever, headache, aches and pains and feeling miserable. Flu cases are on the rise. My older kid goes to a school with lots of international students, a lot of the parents travel to Asia for work/family obligations. R160, I could have written your exact words. If only we listened to OP. Whether it came from the same source? Yes, he should, R237. Only thing is to drink lots of fluids, take ibuprofen, daily vitamin C, chicken soup, and get plenty of sleep. Anti-Inflammatory Effect: A 2000 study published in CHEST suggested that the mild anti-inflammatory effect conferred by chicken soup could be one of the reasons behind the soups ability to mitigate symptomatic upper respiratory tract infections like the common cold. They like to be called ladies now, R131, not broads. I once gave a bad case of the flu to a FB. A 2013 review of studies found that regular supplementation (one to two grams daily) reduced the duration of a cold in adults by eight percent, and in children by 14 percent. Got this 3-4 weeks ago and still coughing a little. Body and head ached. Detecting those conditions in their beginning stages allows people to receive treatments like Paxlovid for Covid and Tamiflu for influenza to prevent serious complications down the line like hospitalization, she adds. We actually have two years of small children who have not been exposed to any of these viruses at any time at all, she said. The symptoms are moderate fever (around 38 degrees), generally feeling unwell, cough, runny nose, muscular pain and joint pain. It wasn't that long ago that ReDell Atkinson remembers her coworkers taking extra precautions around the office with masking, social distancing, hand-washing and staying home when sick. COVID-19 tests are also available at many health centers. Do NOT go to a clinic and ask for antibiotics without a chest X Ray. Here are some of the symptoms to look out for, to help determine whether youve got a cold, flu, or COVID-19: Two years of lockdowns and restrictions have left our immune systems unprepared for winter colds and flu. Bethesda, MD 20892-2094 Please complete the process by verifying your email address. It's ruined my sleep. R20 and R138 both mention losing sense of taste (and smell too for R20), a hallmark of COVID-19. A very BAD cold. It may mimic things like COVID but it can also have gastrointestinal problems, diarrhea and abdominal pain." Not if this weird nagging cough and fever don't let up! I had the oddest flu/cold thing about a month ago. Watch the full Resource LIVE: The Curious Case of Surging Summer Sickness I used to laugh when my older relatives complained about getting a cold in their neck or other body parts. Im really curious if this was cornoavirus. Nonetheless, the huge spike in deaths happened in April, not before. Scientists have warned there is a 'severe risk' of catching a cold this week as nine million people across Britain suffer from the virus. "It shows there's no opportunity to get rest when you need it.". The ginger honey tea not only relieves a sore throat but they are known to kill some of the agents that cause colds. Experts are concerned that flu and COVID-19 cases may increase and overlap in the winter. The cashier at my grocery store had a cold, ACK now her germs are on everything I bought. The FDA has also approved one antiviral drug, called remdesivir, to treat COVID-19. Was this later proven to be early, undiagnosed Covid? Absolutely the worst cough I've ever had and it was caused by a tickle in my throat and not chest congestion. Back in L.A., I did some research about that, and apparently it was normal for that airlines (some kind of fumigant, which I wasn't happy about inhaling), but 2 days later, the Chinese officially announced their cases. Dr Hespe explained that upper respiratory infection symptoms were also symptoms of influenza and COVID, so there was an overlap of symptoms like a Venn diagram which made diagnosing the illness difficult without a GP analysis. But do stock up on supplies. Some things can loosen mucus, calm a sore throat, help a cough. Im interested to see if people who had this also get coronavirus. 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