Clinical Pearl of the Day: Cold vs Flu
Insight:
Cold symptoms
- Fever is rare
- Aches and pain are slight
- Symptoms are gradual
- Sneezing is common
- Stuffy nose is common
- Headaches are rare
- Fatigue and weakness sometimes
- Sore throat common
Flu symptoms
- Fever and chills are common
- Aches and pains are usual
- Symptoms are abrupt
- Sneezing occurs sometimes
- Stuffy nose occurs sometimes
- Headaches are common
- Fatigue and weakness are typical
- Sore throat occurs sometimes
Sources:
Cold Versus Flu | CDC