.png?auto=format "Theraflu ExpressMax")
COLD OR FLU: WHAT DO I HAVE?
A cold and the flu exhibit many of the same symptoms. However, there are differences that you need to know about, so you can treat your symptoms properly and get better.
HOW DID THE SYMPTOMS DEVELOP?
COMMON COLD SYMPTOMS1
Gradually
FLU SYMPTOMS2
Rapid or sudden onset
IS THERE A FEVER?
COMMON COLD SYMPTOMS1
A fever is rare
FLU SYMPTOMS2
A fever ≥100ºF is common
TIRED?
COMMON COLD SYMPTOMS1
Mildly
FLU SYMPTOMS2
Moderately to severely
CHILLS?
COMMON COLD SYMPTOMS1
Rare
FLU SYMPTOMS2
Common
WHAT ABOUT BODY ACHES?
COMMON COLD SYMPTOMS1
Slight, but usually only headaches
FLU SYMPTOMS2
Usual and often severe, affects the entire body
ANY HEADACHE?
COMMON COLD SYMPTOMS1
Less common
FLU SYMPTOMS2
Common
STUFFED NOSE?
COMMON COLD SYMPTOMS1
Common
FLU SYMPTOMS2
Less common
WHAT ABOUT SORE THROAT PAIN?
COMMON COLD SYMPTOMS1
Less common
FLU SYMPTOMS2
Less common
WHAT TYPE OF COUGH?
COMMON COLD SYMPTOMS1
Hacking cough that brings up mucus
FLU SYMPTOMS2
Dry, tickly, unproductive cough
CHEST CONGESTION?
COMMON COLD SYMPTOMS1
Mild to moderate
FLU SYMPTOMS2
Often severe
There are distinctive differences between cold and flu symptoms, but many subtle ones as well which can lead to confusion. Understand the differences so you can recognize your symptoms and take the right approach to treating a cold or the flu.
SOURCES
1. “Key Facts About Influenza (Flu) & Flu Vaccine. (2015). Retrieved February 16, 2016, from http://www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm
2. Cold Versus Flu. (2011). Retrieved February 16, 2016, from http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/coldflu.htm
Powerful symptom relief for much needed shut-eye
Theraflu ExpressMax
Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough Syrup
Use only as directed.*Maximum strength per 4-hour dose
You may also like