What Are Common Flu Symptoms?
The first challenge is determining if you have flu symptoms. If you have these symptoms, give your doctor a call. Common symptoms of the flu include: • Fever (usually over 102 degrees) • Headache • Extreme tiredness • Cough • Sore throat • Runny or stuffy nose • Muscle aches • Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea (much more common among children than adults) In addition, if you’ve had the flu for a few days and then get worse, call your doctor immediately. These symptoms may indicate a secondary or bacterial infection with flu. Call your doctor if: • Your fever returns • Your fever lasts for longer than three days • You have difficulty breathing • You cannot stop vomiting and can’t keep liquids down • You wheeze when you breathe • Your flu symptoms are worsening each day If you have a chronic medical condition such as heart disease, asthma, COPD, diabetes, or HIV/AIDS, it’s important to call your doctor when the first flu symptoms appear as flu might increase the risk of serious problems ass
