Healthy Living: Local News

The Difference Between A Cold and The Flu

Story Updated: Jan 2, 2009

What's the difference between a cold and the flu? A lot of people aren't sure, but it's important to know for proper treatment.
Doctors say a cold begins with a sore throat that usually goes away after a day or two and is followed by a runny nose, congestion and then, a cough. It shouldn't last more than a week.
Flu symptoms are usually more severe and come on quickly. They include sore throat, fever, headache, muscle aches and soreness, congestion, and cough, and fatigue could last more than a week.

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