Fast Five Quiz: Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

These symptoms are frequently associated with a common cold:

• Cough (mild)

• Sneezing

• Runny/stuffy nose

• Sore throat

• Short fever

• Body aches and pains

Individuals with a cold may feel tired and weak sometimes but rarely develop a headache or impaired taste and/or smell. Diarrhea, chills/shivering, and shortness of breath are not associated with a common cold; however, a cold may exacerbate asthma, which can lead to shortness of breath.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), symptoms associated with COVID-19 include:

• Fever or chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• New loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

Read more clinical information about COVID-19.

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Cite this: Michael Stuart Bronze. Fast Five Quiz: Upper Respiratory Tract Infections - Medscape - Jan 22, 2021.