Allergy, Asthma and Sinus Specialists
Allergists Treating Sinusitis, Allergy, Asthma and Nasal Polyps
| Symptoms | Cold | Flu |
|---|---|---|
| fever | rare | characteristic, high (102-104F); lasts 3-4 days |
| headache | rare | prominent |
| general aches, pains | slight | usual; often severe |
| fatigue, weakness | quite mild | can last up to 2-3 weeks |
| extreme exhaustion | never | early and prominent |
| stuffy nose | common | sometimes |
| sneezing | usual | sometimes |
| sore throat | common | sometimes |
| chest discomfort, cough | mild to moderate hacking cough | common;can become severe |
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