Symptoms | Cold | Flu |
---|---|---|
fever | rare | characteristic, high (102-104F); 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 |
Is it a cold or the flu?
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