Can you tell the difference in symptoms of the triple threat: COVID, Flu, RSV? – WTVC

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WBMA)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) believes the country is in for another rough season of respiratory disease.

Some health experts claims COVID-19 will be the worst perpetrator followed by the flu and RSV.

The three viruses, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus and COVID-19, present many of the same symptoms and depending on the person, the symptoms vary. Doctors say the best way to determine what you have is to get tested.

At American Family Care, doctors call it a triple threat. AFC'S Chief Medical Officer Dr. Louanne Giangreco spoke on the risks.

Giangreco said for most, it's hard to know what you have based on symptoms alone.

She said that's why they do tests.

All throughout the year, AFC is testing swabs because symptoms can show up differently in each person.

"We had asymptotic individuals who were positive for COVID," she said, "people with just a little bit of runny nose too. and then people who had more severe symptoms and are incubated in ICU."

To protect yourself, Dr. Giangreco said people need to get vaccinated and take care of yourself.

"Making sure that you're eating well. You're getting good rest, that you're staying active and moving and that you're managing stress are all really important in staying healthy during this time of year," she said.

As many prepare to gather with family and friends for the holidays, doctors say try to do things outdoors where there's better ventilation.

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Can you tell the difference in symptoms of the triple threat: COVID, Flu, RSV? - WTVC