|Articles|October 5, 2021

Pharmacy Clinical Pearl of the Day: Cold Symptoms vs Flu Symptoms

Author(s)Saro Arakelians, PharmD

With the arrival of flu and cold season, note the differences between symptoms for both illnesses.

Clinical Pearl of the Day: Cold vs Flu

Insight:

Cold symptoms

Fever is rare
Aches and pain are slight
Symptoms are gradual
Sneezing is common
Stuffy nose is common
Headaches are rare
Fatigue and weakness sometimes
Sore throat common

Flu symptoms

Fever and chills are common
Aches and pains are usual
Symptoms are abrupt
Sneezing occurs sometimes
Stuffy nose occurs sometimes
Headaches are common
Fatigue and weakness are typical
Sore throat occurs sometimes

Sources:

Cold Versus Flu | CDC

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