ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) – Doctors with Phoebe are sending a warning about how to protect yourself from respiratory illness. Many viruses tend to spread more during colder seasons.

Dr. Karen Campbell, a primary care physician at Phoebe Putney Health System, says there is an overlap in symptoms for most respiratory illnesses. Coronavirus (COVID), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and influenza (flu) have fatigue among common symptoms.

With COVID, most patients experience sore throats and difficulty breathing. With RSV, a common complaint is wheezing. Many flu patients experience a general body fever.

Dr. Campbell says the best protection against these viruses is to get vaccinated. Other ways to prevent illness include staying hydrated, getting 7-9 hours of sleep, and reducing overall stress.

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