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| ALERT for patients on Hormone Replacement Therapy: Please be aware that as of August 1, 2010, all female patients that elect to have their Hormone Replacement Therapy prescribed through our office will be required to maintain their annual exams (pelvic/pap, breast exam, etc.) and mammograms directly through our office.
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Cold Or The Flu?
How do you tell? |
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Cold or the flu?
How you may be able to tell the difference.
A common cold can be caused by more than 200 viruses, but the seasonal flu is caused by either influenza A or B viruses. Although the symptoms can be similar for both, it's important to know the difference. A cold, which can make you feel bad for a few days, is a milder respiratory illness than the flu, which can make you feel sick for days to weeks. The flu can also result in serious health problems such as pneumonia and may lead to hospitalization. If you or your child's symptoms don't clear up after a couple of days or get worse, see your doctor.
Fever:
Cold ? rare
Flu ? characteristic, high; lasts three to four days
Headache:
Cold ? rare
Flu ? prominent
General aches, pains:
Cold ? slight
Flu ? usual; often severe
Fatigue, weakness:
Cold ? quite mild
Flu ? can last up to two to three weeks
Extreme exhaustion:
Cold ? never
Flu ? early and prominent
Stuffy nose:
Cold ? common
Flu ? sometimes
Sneezing:
Cold ? usual
Flu ? sometimes
Sore throat:
Cold ? common
Flu ? sometimes
Chest discomfort, cough:
Cold ? mild to moderate; hacking cough
Flu ? common; can become severe
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