Cold vs. Flu
- Posted on: Oct 23 2017
Knowing the signs and symptoms of each will help you decide which over-the-counter medications will work best for you:
| Symptoms | Cold | Flu |
| Fever | Rare | Characteristic, high (102-104*); lasts 3-4 days |
| Headache | Rare | Prominent |
| General aches & pains | Slight | Usual; often severe |
| Fatigue & weakness | Mild | Can last up to 2-3 weeks |
| Exhaustion | Never | Early & prominent |
| Congestion | Common | Occasional |
| Sneezing | Usual | Occasional |
| Sore Throat | Common | Occasional |
| Cough/Chest Discomfort | Mild to moderate; hacking cough | Common; can be severe |
| Complications | Sinus congestion or earache | Bronchitis, pneumonia; can be life threatening |
| Prevention | None | Annual vaccinations; anti-viral medications |
| Treatment | Only temporary relief of symptoms | Anti-viral medications |
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