Influenza Compared to the Common Cold
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Influenza Compared to the Common Cold
Clinical Presentation | Influenza | Common Cold |
|---|---|---|
Early symptoms | None | 1 or more days |
Onset | Sudden | Gradual |
Fever | 101 to 102 degrees F. | Rare in adults |
Headache | May be severe | Rare |
Muscle pain | Usual, often severe | Milld |
Extreme exhaustion | Usual | Never |
Tiredness/weakness | May last more than 2 weeks | Mild |
Sore throat | Common | Often |
Sneezing | Occasionally | Usual |
Runny nose | Occasionally | Usual |
Cough | Usual, non-productive | Mild, hacking |