Feeling Crummy?
to fight illness, first figure out
what your symptoms mean.
Does a runny nose and a sore throat have you feeling anything
but sweet? Identifying that you’re sick is the easy part
—figuring out what has you clinging to a box of tissues is
another. Use this quick guide to help you understand
the difference between common respiratory illnesses.
COLD. A usually harmless upper
respiratory tract (nose and throat) viral
infection. Recovery time is within 10 days.
FLU (INFLUENZA). A contagious respiratory
illness caused by viruses affecting the nose,
throat and sometimes lungs. Generally resolves
on its own but can be life threatening to the most susceptible.
COVID-19. An illness caused by the coronavirus affecting
the upper respiratory tract. Recovery time can be weeks,
but some experience long-term symptoms or death.
identify your ailment so you can treat it effectively.
COVID
FLU
COLD
vs.
vs.
SYMPTOMS
CHEST PAIN
COLD
FLU
COVID
In more serious
infections
Has been reported
Common
Has been reported
Common
Has been reported
Has been reported
Has been reported
Has been reported
Sometimes
Has been reported
Has been reported
Has been reported
Has been reported
Common
Common,
can be severe
Sometimes
in children
Common
(100°F and higher)
Common,
often severe
Common,
often intense
Common, lasting
2 to 3 weeks
Sometimes
Sometimes
Rare
Common
Sometimes
Sometimes
Common,
often intense
Common
Common
Sometimes
Common
Rare
Sometimes
Sometimes
Not ever
Rare
Sometimes
Rare
Rare
Common, mild
Not ever
COUGH
diarrhea
fever
general aches,
pains
HEADACHE
long-term
exhaustion
loss of smell
and taste
PINK EYE
Shortness
of breath
SNEEZING
SORE THROAT
stuffy/runny nose
weakness/fatigue
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Sources
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE COLD AND FLU
COMMON COLD AND FLU
COVID-19 DIFFERENCES
COMMON COLD
CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019
FLU FACTS
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