Is it the Flu or a Cold? Tips to Help You Decide

Date: 2017-01-16

Your nose is running. Your head is aching. But do you just have a cold or is this a case of the flu? As influenza season continues, the health experts at Envolve, an integrated healthcare solutions company, would like to help you understand the difference between symptoms more commonly associated with either the cold or the flu.

IT COULD BE A COLD IF YOUR SYMPTOMS ARE:

Sore throat
Runny nose
Fever usually lower than a temperature of 100.3° F
Headache
Coughing
Sneezing
Watery eyes
Irritability and discomfort
Some pain when coughing
Symptoms that last three to seven days
Symptoms that gradually fade away and do not return.

IT COULD BE THE FLU IF YOUR SYMPTOMS ARE:

Sore throat
Loss of appetite
Difficulty swallowing
Fever usually higher than a temperature of 100.4° F
Severe headache/migraines
Non-productive cough
Disorientation and listlessness, combined with difficulty moving
Constant severe back and body pain
Symptoms that are severe or persistent
Symptoms that linger and escalate over a period of time

The list above is to serve only as a guideline and should not be viewed as medical advice. In the case of a medical emergency, contact your healthcare provider or call 911.

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About Envolve, Inc.®

Envolve, Inc.® is a family of health solutions, working together to make healthcare simpler, more effective and more accessible for everyone. As an agent for change in healthcare, Envolve is committed to transforming the health of the community, one person at a time. Envolve unifies specialty pharmacy, PBM, vision, dental, 24/7 nurse advice services, diabetes management, MSO solutions, and more. For more information, please visit our website www.envolvehealth.com or contact us at mediainquiries@envolvehealth.com.