For my edification in the future, here is a list concerning me and my favorite pandemic virus, COVID-19.
Symptoms experienced (in order):
- Scratchy and then sore throat
- Excessive phlegm/mucous in throat
- Intermittent cough (began after two days)
- Intermittent sneezing (began after three days)
Symptoms not experienced:
- No fever
- No body aches
- No shortness of breath
- No exhaustion (though the coughing in particular did leave me feeling a bit tired after a while)
- No loss of smell or taste
- No loss of appetite, but less snacking due to feeling unwell (a banana or toast each day)
Notes:
- Cough persisted for two days then waned
- Sore throat persisted for one full day then waned, replaced by intermittent coughing
- Weight loss began the day after symptoms appeared and persisted for the next four days before weight began going back up (see chart below)
Weight loss corresponds almost perfectly with onset of symptoms, and weight gain starts with recovery:
