October 15th, 2009
Given the current state of hysteria being whipped up by the govt/media collaboration, this table could come in handy.
Do you have a cold or the flu?? With this table you can know you virus!
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Know the Difference between
A Cold & Swine Flu Symptoms
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Symptom
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Cold
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Swine Flu
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Fever
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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.. |
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Coughing
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A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold. |
A nonproductive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough). |
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Aches
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Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold. |
Severe aches and pains are common with the flu. |
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Stuffy Nose
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Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week. |
Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the flu. |
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Chills
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Chills are uncommon with a cold. |
60% of people who have the flu experience chills. |
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Tiredness
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Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold. |
Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu. |
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Sneezing
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Sneezing is commonly present with a cold. |
Sneezing is not common with the flu. |
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Sudden Symptoms
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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. |
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Headache
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A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold. |
A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases. |
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Sore Throat
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Sore throat is commonly present with a cold. |
Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu. |
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Chest Discomfort
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Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.. |
Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu. |
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