How to distinguish COLD vs FLU?
Colds and flu have similar symptoms. Mistaking one for the other could mean an extended illness or unnecessary complications. Here’s a quick guide to help you know what you’re dealing with when symptoms strike. Cold Influenza or Flu Cause viral infection viral infection (There are three types of influenza virus: A, B, and C) Spread by: coming in contact with another cold sufferer airborne droplets from someone’s coughs and sneezes, or by virus particles transmitted on the skin, especially the hands. Symptoms: One of the first symptoms of a cold is a sore, scratchy throat, followed by a hacking, non-productive cough. A runny nose and sneezing also commonly accompany a cold. The first clue that you may have the flu is the suddenness of your symptoms. Within hours or minutes you may find yourself with a headache, chills, and a high fever. The flu weakens you and makes your muscles ache. The fatigue you feel will probably make you want to crawl back into bed. Most flu run their course in t
