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Everyone gets a cold from time to time. More than 200 different viruses can cause a cold, but the rhinovirus is the most common culprit. Its symptoms typically include runny nose, coughing and sneezing. It is worth noting that a cold isn’t the same as the flu (influenza). Flu symptoms are more severe and can include a fever and shaking chills, aches and pains, lethargy and headaches.

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    Tip: Preventing cold and flu

    To keep germs at bay, wash your hands thoroughly with soap.

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    Tip: Relieving cold and flu symptoms

    Hot liquids can help to relieve nasal congestion and help prevent dehydration.

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    Tip: A home remedy for sore throats

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COLD AND FLU – WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR

Both cold and flu are caused by viruses, the most common of which is the rhinovirus.55 Flu viruses can vary with the seasons and geographical areas. While cold and flu share some symptoms, there are differences between them.

Colds typically last for one to two days with the following symptoms:56

  • occasional but usually mild fever
  • a runny or stuffy nose and congested sinuses
  • sore throat
  • cough
  • sneezing
  • headaches
  • red, watery eyes
  • loss of appetite, and sometimes nausea and some vomiting

Flu is more likely to last for at least a week and has more severe symptoms, including:56

  • a high fever
  • a dry sensation in the nose and throat
  • chills and sweats
  • muscle aches and pains, especially in the back, arms and legs
  • cough
  • headaches

Typically, you will get better from a cold or flu without any medical treatment.

However, consult the doctor if these symptoms are present:56

  • frequent vomiting
  • intense headache or earache
  • breathing difficultypersistent cough
  • coughing up rusty-coloured or blood-stained phlegm
  • high fever that does not respond to paracetamol or ibuprofen
  • no improvement in 48 hours

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