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Cold and Flu Symptoms

By Keith D. Bishop, Clinical Nutritionist, B.Sc. Pharmacy, - September 2, 2009

Is it a cold or the flu?
Compare the typical cold and flu symptoms.

Symptoms

Cold

Flu

Fever

Rare

Characteristic, high
(102-104°F); lasts 3-4 days

Headache

Rare

Prominent

General Aches, Pains

Slight

Usual; often severe

Fatigue, Weakness

Quite mild

Can last up to 2-3 weeks

Extreme Exhaustion

Never

Early and prominent

Stuffy Nose

Common

Sometimes

Sneezing

Usual

Sometimes

Sore Throat

Common

Sometimes

Chest Discomfort,
Cough

Mild to moderate;
hacking cough

Common; can become severe

Complications

Sinus congestion
or earache

Bronchitis, pneumonia;
can be life-threatening

Prevention*

None

Annual vaccination; amantadine
or rimantadine (antiviral drugs)

Treatment*

Only temporary
relief of symptoms

Amantadine or rimantadine within
24-48 hours after onset of symptoms of Type A Flu

Reference Source: The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, April 2001.

* Click here to find out what I do to prevent and treat Cold and Flu.

Influenza Symptoms

Influenza (also known as the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The flu is different from a cold. The flu usually comes on suddenly and may include these symptoms:

· Fever (usually high)

· Headache

· Extreme tiredness

· Dry cough

· Sore throat

· Runny or stuffy nose

· Muscle aches

· Stomach symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, also can occur but are more common in children than adults

· Signs of a more serious infection and concern include breathing problems

Reference Source: CDC; http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/Symptoms.htm

About the Author:
Keith D. Bishop, Clinical Nutritionist, B.Sc. Pharmacy, Health Coach has been helping his clients improve their health using natural products, tests and self care since 1998. He is the owner and author of Natural Care Solution, www.NaturalCareSolution.com, www.ToxicWaterSolution.com, and www.NaturalCancerReports.com.

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