Published On Sep 24, 2021
UK, Worst cold ever, Government data W/E 19th September
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111 calls for respiratory-type indicators increased nationally
Particularly, 1-14 years
Also, potential covid-19 assessments, 5-14 year olds
Common colds are caused by:
100 different rhinoviruses
Respiratory syncytial virus
Adenoviruses
Four types of coronavirus
Influenza
Parainfluenza
Dr Gary Howsam, vice-chair of the Royal College of GPs
we are starting to see a major resurgence of illnesses like common colds, flu and stomach bugs,
alongside the Covid-19 virus in the community
Symptoms of Covid-19 can often be similar to symptoms of other illnesses such as the common cold.
So it’s important that if a patient does experience symptoms of Covid-19,
such as a high temperature, a new continuous cough, or a loss or change to sense of smell or taste that they get a PCR test immediately,
and on receiving a positive result, self-isolate for the required period of time
Dr Yvonne Doyle, medical director at Public Health England
Hand washing, ventilation and mask wearing aren’t only important for Covid-19,
they keep other bugs at bay too
Do I have COVID or a cold?
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Vaccinated or not
Anosmia is one of the most important predictors of testing positive for COVID-19 rather than a regular cold
If fully vaccinated (as of 21st September)
Runny nose
Headache
Sneezing
Sore throat
Anamosa
If unvaccinated
Headache
Runny nose
Sore throat
Fever
Persistent cough
Anosmia
Other symptoms
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Chills or shivers
Loss or change of taste
Fatigue
Delirium
Skin rash
Changes in mouth or tongue
Red and sore fingers or toes
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Muscle pain
Hoarse voice
Diarrhoea
Anorexia
Abdominal pains
If you feel newly unwell, especially if you’re suffering from any of the common covid symptoms, stay home and get a COVID test, even if you’ve been vaccinated.
Lateral flow test
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ne...
99.9% specificity
May be 99.97%
Low false positive rate
A negative result from a lateral flow test is not totally reliable
High false negative rate
https://pharmaceutical-journal.com/ar...
72% picked up in those with symptoms
58% picked up in those without symptoms
So if your symptoms persist it’s best to get a PCR test