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   Is there a cure for a cold or flu?

   • The only true "cure" for colds and flu is time. There are no drugs that can stop the infection or fully eradicate cold or flu viruses. The immune system will almost invariably bring the infection under control. Your part in treatment is managing symptoms until you feel better.

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   How to prevent colds & flu?

   • The most important prevention measure for preventing colds and flu is frequent hand washing. Hand washing by rubbing the hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds helps to slough germs off the skin. In addition to hand washing to prevent flu or cold symptoms, you can also get a flu vaccine to prevent seasonal influenza.

   Flu or Cold? Know the Differences - WebMD

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   What should you do if you have a cold or flu?

   • Try to stay away from anyone who has the flu or flu-like symptoms. It’s important to adopt healthy habits to keep cold and flu germs at bay. You should always make sure you get plenty of sleep, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, exercise, and manage your stress during cold and flu season and beyond.

   Cold or Flu? How to Know Which One You Have - Healthline

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2. www.cdc.gov › flu › symptomsCold Versus Flu | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and ...

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   Sep 29, 2022 · What is the difference between a cold and flu? Influenza (flu) and the common cold are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. Flu is caused by influenza viruses only, whereas the common cold can be caused by a number of different viruses, including rhinoviruses, parainfluenza, and seasonal coronaviruses.

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   Feb 18, 2022 · Health. Flu vs. the Common Cold. Some flu and cold symptoms overlap but viruses, testing, treatments and danger levels differ. By Lisa Esposito. |. Medically reviewed by Paul Krieger, MD....

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   Feb 7, 2023 · The main difference between cold and flu is that you’re more likely to have a fever and chills with flu. Adults don’t usually get a fever with a common cold, although kids sometimes do. The flu also causes body aches and more severe symptoms than a cold.

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6. www.healthline.com › health › cold-fluCold or Flu? How to Know Which One You Have - Healthline

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   Sep 9, 2020 · Colds come on gradually over a few days and are often milder than the flu. They usually get better in 7 to 10 days, although symptoms can last for up to 2 weeks. Flu symptoms come on quickly and...

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   Nov 30, 2022 · 6 min read. When you wake up sneezing, coughing, and have that achy, feverish, can't move a muscle feeling, how do you know whether you have cold symptoms or the flu? It's important to know the...

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   Nov 3, 2023 · Treatment may include pain relievers and cold remedies available without a prescription, such as decongestants. Unlike COVID-19, a cold is usually harmless.

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   Aug 3, 2023 · The Difference Between Cold and Flu. By Kristina Herndon, RN. Updated on August 03, 2023. Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD. Print. View All. Symptoms. Causes. Diagnosis. Treatment. Colds and flu share many of the same symptoms, and it can sometimes be difficult (or even impossible) to tell them apart based on symptoms alone.