How to tell if you’ve come down with a cold or the dreaded flu.

by oakville, October 22, 2009 | Permalink

• Colds rarely cause fever.  Flu usually does, says the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
• Flu may also include fatigue, muscle discomfort and cough.
• The common cold is actually an upper respiratory tract infection
• Symptons include sneezing, runny and stuffy nose, sinus swelling, headache, cough, scratchy throat.
• Common colds usually last one to two weeks.

2 Responses to “How to tell if you’ve come down with a cold or the dreaded flu.”

1. Gregory Despain Says:
   December 26th, 2009 at 1:50 pm

   Thanks for taking the time to discuss this, I feel strongly about it and love learning more on this topic. If possible, as you gain expertise, would you mind updating your blog with more information? It is extremely helpful for me.

2. Concepcion Bredesen Says:
   December 28th, 2009 at 8:36 am

   I know this is really boring and you are skipping to the next comment, but I just wanted to throw you a big thanks - you cleared up some things for me!

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