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Compare Cold Symptoms and Flu Symptoms

Most people find it difficult to tell the difference between flu symptoms and cold symptoms. The following table may be able to help you to distinguish between the two so you can identify the correct treatment.

You can use the table below to compare and understand the differences between cold symptoms and flu symptoms.

Still have conscerns? check out the guides below about colds and flus.

Telling the difference & knowing when to take action?

Whats the difference between a cold and flu and how to know when to take action.

 

Symptom Cold Flu
Fever Rare Present - up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu.
Coughing Present - mucous producing Present -dry cough/non mucous producing
Aches&Pains Slight. Severe
Nasal Congestion Commonly present Rare
Chills Rare Fairly common - 60% of flu cases include chills. Chills and shivering are a normal reaction to a cold environment, but unexplained chills can also be a sign of the flu.
Tiredness Mild Moderate to severe
Sneezing Present Rare
Sudden Symptoms Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days. The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.
Headache Uncommon Very common - present in 80% of flu cases.
Sore Throat Present Rare
Chest Discomfort mild to moderate Severe

 

 

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