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Revision as of 19:33, 28 October 2014
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]
Overview
Differential Diagnosis
Differentiating Flu and Common Cold
Symptoms | Flu | Common Cold |
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Fever | High fever (100-102° F) | Rare |
Headache | Common | Rare |
Cough | Common, moderate to severe | Mild to moderate |
Body aches | Common, may be severe | Slight |
Fatigue | Usual, can last up to 2-3 weeks | Sometimes |
Nasal congestion | Sometimes | Common |
Sneezing | Sometimes | Common |
Sore throat | Sometimes | Common |
Adapted from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) [1] |