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There was one tell-tale sign someone could have Covid rather than a cold or flu, a GP has warned.

It can be difficult to differentiate the illnesses, especially during the winter months, as they all have similar symptoms.

However there were several 'key differences', according to Dr Rupa Parmar, a GP and medical director at Midland Health.

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One crucial symptom of Covid was experiencing shortness of breath, the doctor said.

She continued: "Shortness of breath is rare in both a cold and the flu, but as Covid more so affects the lungs due to inflammation, it is a common symptom."

This is supported by the NHS , which lists breathlessness as an indicator of Covid rather than flu or a cold.

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