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Key Differences Between a Regular Cold and the Flu

As summer comes to an end, we should welcome fall with festive hearts. With that said, we should also start preparing ourselves for the most common illnesses that occur during the colder months: cold and flu.<br><br>If you are like most people, you have battled a cold or flu at some point in your life, right? Maybe you got cold in high school. Or maybe you caught the flu from someone at work. Both of these illnesses are extremely easy to catch if youu2019re not careful.

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Key Differences Between a Regular Cold and the Flu

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  2. Key Differences Between a Regular Cold and the Flu Mostly people face cold and flu at some point of their life but they don’t know the difference between cold and flu.Although these two illnesses may look alike, they are not the same. The flu is generally more intense than a cold. Yes, that’s right! A flu can possibly lead to death if you’re not careful.

  3. Do You Have the Cold or the Flu? Here are the symptoms of a cold: • Watery eyes • A throbbing headache • Itchy throat • Constant coughing and sneezing Here are the symptoms of the flu: • Extreme tiredness • Body Aches • Uncontrollable chills and shivers • Diarrhea and vomitingr

  4. Must-Know Key Differences These two illnesses share many of the same symptoms, but the flu is typically much worse, especially when it’s combined with a high fever. When the flu is accompanied by a fever, it’s typically 100 degrees or more. The fever could last for several days.Many people who have the flu also suffer from severe tiredness..

  5. Cold And Flu Treatment Whether you are battling a cold or the flu, you should take the appropriate steps to receive the right treatment.One of the most important things that you can do is drink a lot of fluids and consume healthy foods. These two practices will greatly strengthen your immune system.

  6. Great Prevention Tips In order to ensure that you stay flu and cold-free throughout the year, most experts recommend that you regularly wash your hands, sneeze, and cough into your elbow, and avoid sick people. Flu vaccination has been shown to strengthen your immune system so that it will have the strength to combat this illness more effectively.

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