Dr. Iswanto, Sp P, FCCP.
Lung and Respiratory Disease Specialist
What is clear is that at first there could be no symptoms like the common cold. The only difference is that when you come to a doctor or hospital you will be asked whether you have recently traveled from a pandemic area. Well, some of the cases which were initially thought to have ordinary influenza, turned out to quickly worsen within two or three days. Usually, what is striking is that the sufferer experiences shortness of breath, which is what makes the difference. And later, if you test it from the throat and then check it later, it will be different. The types are almost the same, unless there is a factor of contact with previous Corona patients or having traveled from a Corona pandemic area. So, let's pay more attention to that direction,"
"Actually, surgical masks are less effective because they can still penetrate. Moreover, if he is wearing a mask and is still in close contact with the sufferer, especially close, there can still be transmission. Surgical masks are more effective for sick people, so that the viruses expelled from their bodies when they sneeze and cough can be contained in the mask. Then throw it away in a closed place.