Cold or Flu? Which is it?
During this time of year, we sometimes ask ourselves this questions when faced with symptoms either in ourselves or other family members. The following chart may assist you in differentiating between the common cold and influenza (flu). To view Olathe District H1N1 (Swine Flu) Procedures click on: http://www.olatheschools.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1559&Itemid=332
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Symptom |
Cold | Influenza (Flu) |
| Fever | Rare | High102-104 degrees May last 3-4 days |
| Headache | Rare | Prominent |
| Aches/Pains | Slight | Usually, often severe |
| Fatigue | 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 ModerateHacking cough | Common,May be severe |
| Treatment | Temporary relief of symptoms with home remedies or over-the-counter medications | Prescription antivirals if administered within 24-48 hours after symptoms begin. |
| From: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases | ||
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