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How do I know if I have a cold or the flu?
Check out these symptoms to see if you might have a cold or the flu.
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symptoms
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cold
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flu / influenza |
| fever |
rare |
high (100-102 degrees for 3-4 days) |
| headache |
rare |
common |
| general aches and pains |
slight |
usual and often severe |
| fatigue, weakness |
sometimes |
usual, can last up to 3 weeks |
| exhaustion |
never |
usual in the beginning |
| stuffy nose |
common |
sometimes |
| sneezing |
usual |
sometimes |
| sore throat |
common |
sometimes |
| cough |
mild to moderate hacking cough |
common, can be severe |
| complications |
sinus congestion, middle ear infection, asthma |
Bronchitis, Pneumonia, worsened chronic conditions |
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