What is the difference between a cold and the H1N1 flu?
COLDS: • Sneezing and stuffy nose are commonly present with a cold and typically resolve spontaneously within a week. • Chills and headache are UNCOMMON with a cold. • Tiredness is FAIRLY MILD with a cold. • Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days. • Chest discomfort is MILD to moderate with a cold. FLU: • Dry cough. • Severe aches and pains. • 60% of people who have the flu experience CHILLS. • TIREDNESS is severe with the flu. • Stuffy nose and sneezing are NOT COMMON with the flu. • The flu has a RAPID ONSET within 3-6 hours. It hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains. • A HEADACHE is very common with the flu and is present in 80% of flu cases. • Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu. more…
