Is It a Cold or the Flu? ┆Symptoms
Symptoms
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Cold
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| Fever | Rare | Characteristic, high (100-102°F); lasts three to four days |
| Headache | Rare | Prominent |
| General Aches, Pains | Slight | Usual; often severe |
| Fatigue, Weakness | Quite mild | Can last up to two to three weeks |
| Extreme Exhaustion | Never | Early and prominent |
| Stuffy Nose | Common | Sometimes |
| Sneezing | Usual | Sometimes |
| Sore Throat | Common | Sometimes |
| Chest Discomfort, Cough |
Mild to moderate; hacking cough |
Common; can become severe |
Complications
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Sinus congestion or earache |
Bronchitis, pneumonia; can be life-threatening |
Prevention
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None | Annual vaccination; Symmetrel, Flumadine, or Tamiflu (antiviral drugs) |
Treatment
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Only temporary relief of symptoms |
Symmetrel, Flumadine, Relenza, or Tamiflu within 24-48 hours after onset of symptoms |
Category: Symptoms
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