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【Symptoms】Flu vs. Cold. What Are The Differences?

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Can you tell flu symptoms from cold signs? Fsticker is going to tell you the differences between flu & cold from viruses, seasons to symptoms.

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Brief Introduction: Flu vs. Cold
Symptoms of Flu & Cold
Ways to Cure

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Brief Introduction: Flu vs. Cold
Cold
Most of cold virus are active in the environments with low humidity during the whole year.
Common cold: Rhinoviruses
Routes of infection: Cold virus can be sent in the air by sneezing or coughing.
For more details, read Common Cold Symptoms & Causes.


Flu
Flu is a seasonal illness which usually runs from Fall to Spring.
Common flu: Influenza A, B & C
Routes of infection: The same with a cold.
For more details, read Flu Symptoms & Causes.



Flu symptoms vs. Cold symptoms
Symptoms Cold Flu
Symptom onset Appear within 3 to 6 hours Symptoms appear gradually
Fever Usual Rare
Aches Usual
Often severe
Slight
Chills Usual Rare
Tiredness Moderate to severe Mild
Coughing Dry & unproductive Hacking & productive
Sneezing Rare Usual
Stuffy nose Rare Usual
Sore throat Rare Usual
Chest discomfort Often severe Mild to moderate
Headache Usual Rare



Ways to Cure
How to cure a cold or flu without taking medicine?
Read More → 12 Ways to Cure Cold & Flu Naturally