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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Younes M.B.B.CH [2]
Overview
Differentiating acute viral nasopharyngitis from other diseases
| Symptoms | Flu | Common Cold |
|---|---|---|
| Fever | High fever (100-102° F) | Rare |
| Headache | Common | Rare |
| Cough | Common, moderate to severe | Mild to moderate |
| Body aches | Common, may be severe | Slight |
| Fatigue | Usual, can last up to 2-3 weeks | Sometimes |
| Nasal congestion | Sometimes | Common |
| Sneezing | Sometimes | Common |
| Sore throat | Sometimes | Common |
| Adapted from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) [1] | ||
Differentiating Flu and Common Cold
| Symptoms | Flu | Common Cold |
|---|---|---|
| Fever | High fever (100-102° F) | Rare |
| Headache | Common | Rare |
| Cough | Common, moderate to severe | Mild to moderate |
| Body aches | Common, may be severe | Slight |
| Fatigue | Usual, can last up to 2-3 weeks | Sometimes |
| Nasal congestion | Sometimes | Common |
| Sneezing | Sometimes | Common |
| Sore throat | Sometimes | Common |
| Adapted from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) [2] | ||