I had fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath in December. I had the same thing and got up in the middle of the night to change my t-shirt because of the sweating. No runny nose. But there are things one can do to lessen the symptoms and perhaps even speed up the recovery. R68 is a crashing bore and a would-be know-it-all. According to data from the US Department of Health and Human Services, more than three-quarters of pediatric hospital beds and pediatric ICU beds are currently in use nationwide, compared with an average of about two-thirds full over the past two years. Which is why China knows exactly who is patient zero. Her car was parked and not driven. Its unnerving. I could cough so hard, my lungs would hurt for some time after. i have a cough that goes away somewhat, but only if I am seated. Did you get the encephalitis with this virus that killed my friend's mother? And luckily I got the last dose of over 65 vaccine they had in stock. Painful sore throat. Activity is being caused mostly by influenza B/Victoria viruses, which is unusual for this time of year. Italy now reporting it was in Milan in September 2019. Last year, I had both A and B within two months. It's just a cold. Until then, the case fatality rates being bandied about are just speculation. Please click here to get full access and no ads for $1.99 or less per month. Many of his patients just have the common cold or pneumonia. Oscar Cainer tells all. And, let me be clear, if it IS true, I have no argument with Asian people of any kind. I had these symptom back around Thanksgiving. We have vaccines for two of the three viruses we talked about influenza, and COVID 19, he said, and he urged Americans to take advantage of them, though not enough have. And if you read the comments R65, you'll see that even though the thread was created in mid-December, many people had been suffering from the virus for three weeks or more. The fat in chicken soup is an emulsifier that helps loosen secretions, much like guaifenesin. Another old thread. Somewhere between cold and flu. Watch the full Resource LIVE: The Curious Case of Surging Summer Sickness Creative artwork featuring 3D renderings of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)a common contagious virus that infects the human respiratory tract (the viral envelope is purple, G- glycoproteins are light blue, and F-glycoproteins are orange). Typically, flu peaks in February, so this is considered late in the season . This is an unusual time for flu activity to be increasing, and it is unclear how long increases will continue. When safety doesn't come first! Allergy symptoms tend to stop when youre no longer exposed to the cause. And absolutely none of those claim it cures the common cold. Maybe next time, you can warn us about bush beating al gore. Presenter posts Now the CHICKENS could get vaccines! To ease the burden on GPs and hospitals, sufferers should treat themselves with traditional or herbal medicines and ask pharmacists for advice, especially if taking other medication. My kids had it too. Anyway, several of them got tested for Covid antibodies in the Spring and all of them were negative. Heavy mucus and sinus pain from all of the congestion. Researchers like Walter and others are working to develop flu vaccines that last longer and offer broader protection against many flu strains. [quote] Also suggest adding preferably raw garlic, onions, capsaicin - the active ingredient in chili peppers or use Louisiana hot sauce, as well as Tumeric and curry powder to your chicken or vegetable soup. This thread was created mid-December. Exhausting. We enjoyed the benefit of not having influenza for the last couple of years, primarily because of SARS-CoV-2. When it was cold I would wrap a scarf around my neck and bundle up. He gave me antibiotics & did a chest X-ray. Oh well, I guess 1-3 days of this is better than getting this heinous flu going around. nihnewsinhealth@od.nih.gov [quote] Nonetheless, the huge spike in deaths happened in April, not before. And had a clear CAT scan then. Then I insisted on more tests, and an X-ray said I was fine. In addition to vaccination, Romero reminded people to cover their coughs and sneezes, avoid other individuals who are sick, wash hands frequently and use alcohol-based hand sanitizers. is lying unless proven. Epidemiological analysis of a hospital outbreak in Hong Kong revealed that blood group O was associated with a low risk of infection. For those who are double vaccinated, Covid presents itself similarly to a common cold, meaning the symptoms are even harder to tell apart. "You shouldn't come to work sick. Fortunately for you, R414, at this point in time you are most likely feeling the effects of allergy season in high gear. 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. The regular cold/flu season along with extremely high pollen count is complicating this Covid mess. Those infected with the 'super cold' do not lose their sense of taste or smell, but are still warned to get tested for coronavirus due to the shared symptoms. But by the second night it suddenly cleared out while I was watching TV. My encounter with COVID started about the 2nd week of December 2019. No DM shit or anything with pseudoephedrine - they will only make the sinus pain worse. "No one can predict what'll happen, but it's reasonable to be very concerned" that respiratory tract infections will rise into the late fall and winter, he says. Time seemed to be the only thing that helped. By having that two years out, now when we see the virus, were getting potentially sicker than we might have been if we had been exposed to it on a frequent basis. There are also those whose immune system hasnt responded to the vaccines as well as we would have hoped, and they are also getting sick, so we need to have that as a caveat, she explained. And now China has bird flu. OP is right, this has been a bad one, gone around my office twice now, I've missed about 6 days work from it. R412, Yes, anyone can archive there. I described mine from the end of November. A virus either kills you or runs its course in its own due time, unless a dr gives you an antiviral drug like Tamiflu to shorten the duration. It took weeks to months to fully recover. Trump won't do it, because he doesn't want to hear how many had it under his watch. More evidence coronavirus had spread to the West BEFORE China came clean: LA doctors find evidence it may have been circulating in US MONTHS earlier than first reported case. Once i went on an international trip where i was with the same 40 people for 10 days. A major hub for flights to China from the US is through Seattle/Tacoma which is probably why Washington was one of the first states to deal with Covid. I'll be able to determine this once the antibody test is more readily available. What's this stubborn, nasty cold going around the Jacksonville area? The military world games were held in Wuhan in late October 2019. It lasted 20 days for me, and yesterday afternoon I thought it was finally over, but woke up this morning with the congestion in my lungs back, coughing again, sore throat again OP, I suggest you read my entire thread on how to cure a sore throat and nasal congestion. I'm leaning towards not going to Vegas, even though my trip is paid for. The OP was from Dec 2019 and you think he should've read an article nearly four months into the future? Please click here to update your account with a username and password. Invest in a good decongestant and plenty of Vit. I hope this was Covid-19 because I had it and I hope I got the antibody. It's ruined my sleep. PMID: 32145879. Severe cough and fever. 'As long as there are human beings around, there will be colds,' said Professor Eccles. Loss of taste and smell, but no loss of appetite. It's just a covid. Early Spring Common Cold. Maybe there were, but they were attributed to regular Influenza. It was concentrated in my neck muscles and the pain migrated to my ear and jaw, but only on one side. Similar cases were reported in the UK last year after the country lifted lockdown regulations, with experts reporting the monster bug is likely the result of years of lockdowns and social distancing. One of those struck down is Professor Ron Eccles, chairman of the Cold and Flu Council and director of the Common Cold Centre at Cardiff University. R269 here. Tiredness. It can sometimes prevent the development of influenza entirely. I once read that some people with covid heal, and then is hit hard with a second attack. Its New York States vaccination app, but never mind. aches and pains, including headaches. I originally posted at R25, December 16, 2019. When I'm drinking it again, that's when I'll know I'm better. No fever. An 85-year Harvard study found the No. No offense, I just hope its not by me. Ive had a cough for 2 years & kept telling my dr every 3 months when I visited & she kept treating it as something minor. Become a contributor - post when you want with no ads. [quote] Anyway if cover-19 was going around USA in December, why weren't there more deaths? Thankful that I found this thread. And it fucking SUCKS. 'The cold spell is another factor though why it should make us more prone is a mystery. Jan. 20, 2022 4 min read Heading into the first weeks of 2022, hospitals in our region are seeing steady increases in the number of COVID-19 cases and flu cases. Thinks what he knows is true. Tylenol for the sore throat and body aches. I used to only get sick for about 5-7 days. When I was sick as a kid mom would give us Campbells chicken soup and a Coke and tell me to sip it slowly. My sinuses were so bad that I was shaking from the pain and not thinking rationally. We DLers know that a lot of people had undocumented 'Rona way before March 2020. 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Of course people had it back in December and January - that's exactly when people take their winter vacations and travel through international airports. You're a woman, aren't you? They drastically reduced expenses, and staph got out of control. Wow, I don't know if I posted on this thread when it was new, but I got sick the Monday before Thanksgiving and stayed sick until the middle of January with something that was like a cross between a cold, the flu, pneumonia, or something else. R330 youll catch it again and well look forward to a new thread: There's a really bad strain of covid going around And it SUCKS. I never had nasal congestion or a runny nose. Which is why I'm freaked out about it right now. I was told by my PA that this season's cold is a new, "super virus," and can make you very ill indeed, but antibiotics should not be used unless there is a secondary bacterial infection. 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