When are cough and runny nose part of a normal illness, and when are they a sign of danger?

A health reporter from Channel 14 hosts Dr. Valery Fikhman for a discussion on the differences between the common cold, flu, COVID-19, and RSV, and when symptoms like cough and runny nose indicate danger.

A health reporter from Channel 14, hosted by Ariel Idan, invites Dr. Valery Fikhman, director of family medicine at Meuhedet South, for a discussion on the differences between the common cold, flu, COVID-19, and RSV. The article addresses the question of when symptoms like cough and runny nose are part of a normal illness and when they indicate danger, focusing on risk groups such as infants, pregnant women, and the elderly. The article does not provide specific information on warning signs or detailed medical guidelines.

When are cough and runny nose part of a normal illness, and when are they a sign of danger?