Have I got Flu? Or is it a Cold?
December 28, 2008
Symptoms of a cold include:
runny nose, beginning with clear mucus and developing into thicker, green mucus as the cold progresses,
blocked nose,
sore throat,
sneezing, and
cough.
People with a cold can also suffer with a mild fever, earache, tiredness and headache. Symptoms come on over one or two days, and gradually get better after a few days. Some colds can last for up to two weeks.
Flu usually comes on much more quickly than a cold, and symptoms include:
sudden fever of 38-40C (100-104F),
muscle aches and pains,
sweating,
feeling exhausted and needing to lie down,
dry, chesty cough, and
sneezing.
Flu symptoms appear one to three days after infection occurs and most people recover within a week, although you might feel tired for longer.
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