Tuesday, October 27, 2009
H1N1 - signs versus Cold signs
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Here is a comparison of the symptoms between H1N1 Flu and the Common Cold. Know the difference between a Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms.
*Fever*
Fever is rare with a cold.
Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the H1N1 flu.
*Coughing*
A hacking, productive (mucus-producing) cough is often present with a cold.
A non-productive (non-mucus-producing) cough is usually present with the H1N1 flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).
*Aches*
Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.
Severe aches and pains are common with the H1N1 flu.
*Stuffy Nose*
Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week.
Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the H1N1 flu.
*Chills*
Chills are uncommon with a cold.
60% of people who have the H1N1 flu experience chills.
*Tiredness*
Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.
Tiredness is moderate to severe with the H1N1 flu.
*Sneezing*
Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.
Sneezing is not common with the H1N1 flu.
*Sudden Symptoms*
Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.
The H1N1 flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.
*Headache*
A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.
A headache is very common with the H1N1 flu, present in 80% of flu cases.
*Sore Throat*
Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.
Sore throat is not commonly present with the H1N1 flu.
*Chest Discomfort*
Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.
Chest discomfort is often severe with the H1N1
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