Is it the Flu or a Cold?
|
Symptom |
Flu |
Cold |
|
Body aches and pains. exhaustion and fatigue |
Yes, lasting from onset to up to several weeks. |
Yes, but usually mild. |
 Chest
Congestion |
Yes, can be severe |
Sometimes |
|
Cough |
Yes, can be severe |
Yes, but mild |
|
Fever |
Yes, lasts 3-4 days |
No fever or low-grade fever |
|
Headache |
Yes, often severe. |
Yes, but usually mild |
|
Sinus
congestion |
Sometimes |
Yes |
|
Sneezing |
Sometimes |
Yes |
|
Sore throat |
Sometimes |
Yes |
|
Note: When persistent, symptoms marked with a check
mark can lead to complications, especially in younger and older patients
or in a patients with other health problems, Call your doctor's office
immediately if your symptoms do not improve after 3-4 days. |