The pulmonologist Dr. Oleg Abakumov stated that there is no known infection with a cold because it is impossible for a person to become ill due to a cold, but infection symptoms must be distinguished in a report published in the newspaper “Izvestia” on the distinction between viral and bacterial infections. bacterial and viral infection.
The pulmonologist explained that catching colds is already one of the factors that contributes to immune system deterioration, which renders the body incapable of fending off disease infections. However, catching colds is not sufficient by itself; a virus or bacteria must also be present in order to speed up the process of deterioration. The immune system is one of the true causes of diseases, thus it is important to understand how their symptoms differ in order to give the patient the right course of therapy.
Fever, purulent secretions from the nose and on the surface of the tonsils, phlegm, and the lack of positive dynamics for 5-7 days are among the signs of bacterial infection. Infection can also recur, although with milder symptoms and not to the same severity as before.
Runny nose, sneezing, pain and sore throat, dry cough, and body temperature that does not rise over 38 degrees Celsius are some of the signs of viral infection. Typically, 3-5 days are sufficient to treat the infection and allow one to resume regular activities.
Although influenza is a disease of the respiratory system, the doctor said that influenza infection is treated as a separate illness with symptoms including a rise in body temperature to 39–40 degrees, chills, body pains, headache, nausea, and possibly vomiting, nasal congestion, and sore throat.
A general blood analysis can be used to diagnose bacterial and viral infections. Bacterial diseases are characterised by an increase in moderate cells and white blood cells, while lymphocytes decrease. However, if a virus is present in the body, lymphocytes increase while white blood cells and moderate cells decrease.
In the fall, become familiar with the distinction between bacterial and viral infections.
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