How Can I Tell The Difference Between Flu and Cold Symptoms?
The symptoms of the flu usually consist of the following: Fever (greater than 100F for 3 5 days, may be absent in the elderly) Muscle aches (3 5 days) Nonproductive or dry cough (> 2 weeks) Headaches Sore throat Runny nose or stuffy nose/congestion Fatigue (> 2 weeks) Watery eyes Children may also experience vomiting and diarrhea. The influenza virus can also exacerbate conditions such as asthma, chronic heart disease, COPD, and diabetes. Complications include secondary bacterial pneumonia, primary (influenza) viral pneumonia, and bronchitis. A cold can also be a viral infection, similar to the flu, and lasting up to 10 days. Common symptoms of a cold are stuffy nose or congestion, runny nose, fever, headache, sore throat, or fatigue. Colds may lead to other infections, such as earaches and sinus congestion. Contact your doctor if these symptoms last for more than 10 days. How Is Influenza Treated? The symptoms of the flu may last for up to 2 weeks. There are prescription and non-presc
