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When it comes to cold and flu, it is important to recognize the symptoms so you know how to treat them and when it’s time to see a doctor. According to Dr. Lewis
A. Brown, here are some differences between the two:
     
Cold
Transmitted through touch
and air
Results from contact with individuals or objects
May begin slowly, two or three days after infection with the virus
Usually starts with a sore throat, followed by sneezing and a runny nose
May experience a yellow or green nasal discharge, congestion, or a slightly elevated fever
Hacking cough, fatigue, and weakness are common.
Symptoms generally last two days to a week.
Flu
Transmitted through touch and air
Just being in a room with germs. Headache, dry cough, and chills often signal sudden onset.
Muscle aches, often in the legs and back, or a high fever
May experience extreme fatigue—
a "knocked out" feeling
Respiratory symptoms such as nasal congestion and sore throat are common.
   
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