What’s My Sniffle?
When is a cold not the flu? When is the flu not a cold? Colds cause sneezing. Flu does not. Flu causes fever, malaise (being exhausted and feeling like crud), and headaches. Colds do not. There are no definitive diagnostic differences other than fever and sneezing. The aches and pains, the feverish chill, and plain old feeling worse should make the diagnosis. But beware; many other infectious diseases begin with identical symptoms. So it is not a bad idea to consult your physician. Still, when you get these symptoms, it’s more likely to be a flu (influenza) than anything else.
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