symptoms:
– Runny or stuffy nose
– Cough (mild)
– Fatigue (sometimes)
– Sneezing
– Watery eyes
– Sore throat
– Headaches (rarely)
– Aches and pains
Most over-the-counter medications can knock out many cold symptoms within a few hours. A typical cold will last on average 7 to 10 days but can be managed with over the counter meds. The majority of the symptoms are actually not caused by the infection itself, but rather our body’s immune system trying get rid of it (i.e., shivering). Most cold viruses will go away if we’re patient and give our bodies time to fight them. Your immune system is the greatest defense against the common cold.
Flu
Seasonal influenza (better known as the flu) is like that ex that just won’t go away: just when you’re feeling good, he pops up and just leaves you feeling yucky (you like that analogy)? It usually affects your nose, throat, and lungs and can last from 5 to 7 days. Here’s are some common symptoms of the flu:
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– Fever and/or chills
– Cough (usually dry)
– Fatigue
– Aches and pains
– Runny or stuffy nose (sometimes)
– Sore throat (sometimes)
– Diarrhea (sometimes in children)
Unlike for colds or coronavirus, vaccination is a good way to prevent the flu. If you received a flu shot and still get the flu, your symptoms are generally milder than if you didn’t receive the flu shot. Most people with the flu get well without medical treatment. Stay home and get plenty of rest and fluids and treat a fever with acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin).
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