The doctor named the differences between flu and acute respiratory infections

Elena Pozdnyakova, deputy chief physician for pediatrics at the Lyubertsy regional hospital, told about the difference between flu and ARVI.

In a conversation with "Radio 1" on December 5, the specialist emphasized that influenza and ARVI are different diseases with different symptoms. Thus, acute respiratory viral infections usually begin with sore throat, runny nose, fever (below 38 degrees Celsius). The doctor pointed out that ARVI is easier, although general malaise may be added to the general coughing. Within seven days, as a rule, these symptoms pass.

Influenza, according to Pozdnyakova, begins with intoxication and high temperature (above 38 degrees Celsius). The disease is accompanied by pain in the back and muscles, on the second day there is a rough cough, pepper in the yawn comes on the third or fourth day.

Influenza more often than ARVI causes complications and can lead to bronchitis, maxillary sinusitis, otitis media and pneumonia.

To prevent contracting viruses and infections, the doctor advised to wear masks and use antiseptics, use vitamins D and C. She reminded that viruses are transmitted by airborne and contact routes. She urged to keep hands away from the face, eyes and foreign objects.

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December 5, Deputy Director for scientific work FBUN Central Research Institute of Epidemiology Rospotrebnadzor, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Alexander Gorelov said that the incidence of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza does not exceed average rates. Gorelov noted that the current morbidity does not exceed the average values, which is a positive factor, largely determined by the abnormally warm autumn, reports aif.ru. It is noted that over the past week the incidence of influenza and acute respiratory viral viral infections in the country increased by 5%, coronavirus - by 7.4%, RT writes.

On the same day, immunologist-allergologist Ekaterina Chernyshova listed the measures of prevention of acute respiratory viral infections, influenza and coronavirus infection. According to her, regular change of towels, in particular, will help. Such a hygiene item should be individual for each member of the family, reports 360.ru. Hands, body and feet should be wiped with different cloths, the expert warned.

December 3, doctor-epidemiologist, academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Deputy President of the Russian Academy of Education Gennady Onishchenko said that the situation with the incidence of influenza in the country is calm, notes NSN.

In late November, nutritionist Daria Rusanova listed the products that strengthen the immune system and protect against acute respiratory viral infections. In particular, she included products containing probiotics: kefir, natural yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi - Korean sauerkraut vegetables, miso, kombucha.