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    Default Know the Difference between Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms

    Know the Difference between Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms






    Symptom



    Cold



    H1N1 Flu



    Fever



    Fever is rare with a cold.



    Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100?F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu.



    Coughing



    A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold.



    A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).



    Aches



    Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.



    Severe aches and pains are common with the flu.



    Stuffy Nose



    Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week.



    Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the flu.



    Chills



    Chills are uncommon with a cold.



    60% of people who have the flu experience chills.



    Tiredness



    Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.



    Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu.



    Sneezing



    Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.



    Sneezing is not common with the flu.



    Sudden Symptoms



    Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.



    The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.



    Headache



    A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.



    A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases.



    Sore Throat



    Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.



    Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu.



    Chest Discomfort



    Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.



    Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu.



    Last edited by mirkwood; 11-19-2009 at 04:14 PM.
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