Here's how to tell whether you have the flu or a cold and the best way to treat each one. Symptoms of a cold vs. the flu The flu and the common cold are both caused by a virus. The flu comes from ...

But many flu-like symptoms can overlap with other conditions like the common cold, allergies ... you have the flu or something else. Here's a chart comparing the flu with other common illnesses ...

A cold begins when a virus attaches to the lining of your nose or throat. A doctor can usually tell if you have the flu based on your symptoms, especially if it’s during peak season. Bird flu ...

Throw in the common cold, and you’ve got a symphony of similar symptoms ... View this interactive chart on Fortune.com Most ...

Many of the symptoms of these illnesses overlap, so having a few of them does not mean that a person has COVID-19 Julie Mazziotta is the Senior Sports Editor at PEOPLE, covering everything from ...

The cold and flu are both respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different types of viruses. Flu symptoms usually come on quickly (within three to six hours) and consist of a fever, body aches, ...

A runny or stuffy nose can be a symptom of the flu, a cold or allergies, and it can be hard to discern ... especially if there is a defined start date of symptoms, but if your runny nose or congestion ...

A cold or flu is no fun for anyone, but if you have multiple sclerosis (MS), it can mean extra trouble. Your MS symptoms might get worse, or you could have a relapse. But there are steps you can ...

But people report a wide range of other symptoms, including headaches just like with the flu but which are rarely seen with a cold, Gastaldo said. One of the things that sets Covid-19 apart from ...