What are the symptoms of influenza in children? 2 symptoms of influenza in children

Colds and flu are both caused by viral infections. Because the virus is transmitted through the air, the nose is the first to be affected. The virus first infects the nasal mucosa and then continues to multiply, causing inflammation of the nasal mucosa, sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion and other diseases.

The common cold is a "nasal cold" that affects the respiratory system. All symptoms are related to the nose, such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sore throat, cough and even fever. It usually heals in a few days. The flu is caused by influenza viruses.

Flu symptoms affect the whole body, including fever, chills, sweating, body aches, headaches, bone pain, muscle pain, fatigue, loss of appetite, cough, nasal congestion, etc. In severe cases, it can cause complications such as pneumonia, which can be fatal. The characteristic of influenza viruses is that there are many types, and new virus varieties appear every ten years or so.

Flu symptoms:

1. Rapid onset, fear of cold and fever, body temperature rises within a few hours to 24 hours, 39-40℃ or even higher. Accompanied by headache, body pain, fatigue, loss of appetite. Mild respiratory symptoms, dry throat, sore throat, dry cough, diarrhea.

2. Blushing: The outer canthus of the conjunctiva is congested, the pharynx is congested, and there are follicles on the soft palate.