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CARS REVIEW - Cold or Flu?
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Both colds and flu are caused by viruses, but the viruses are completely unrelated. However, both colds and flu affect the upper respiratory tract, so they often produce similar symptoms. Here's how to tell which you are likely to have depending on your symptoms.
| Symptoms |
Cold |
Flu |
| Onset speed |
Gradual sore or irritated throat, building over 48 hours |
Fast onset of symptoms |
| Fever, Chills |
Low-grade or none |
Yes. Often high and lasting for 3 days or more |
| Headache |
Occasional |
Common |
| Body aches |
Occasional |
Common |
| Fatigue/Weakness |
Occasional |
Common |
| Eye muscle pain |
Rare |
Common |
| Runny nose/watery eyes |
Common |
Occasional |
| Stuffy nose/congestion |
Common |
Rare |
| Sneezing |
Common |
Occasional |
| Cough |
Common |
Common (dry coughing) |
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