Anastasia13 Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 How do you distinguish between them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortnun Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I always thought a flu lasted longer, felt worse, and was accompanied by a fever for a longer time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 In my opinion, flu is achy, feverish, tired.... maybe congestion. Colds are runny and/or stuffy noses, sneezing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anastasia13 Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 Does a sore throat and cough come into the matter of which is which? What if one has a subnormal temperature? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Temperature is generally the distinguishing factor. You never have a fever with a cold. Which is why it's called a "cold." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 And anything gastro-intestinal is NOT, technically "flu"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortnun Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 [url="http://www.niaid.nih.gov/publications/cold/sick.pdf"]A pdf from the National Institutes of Health on the difference between colds and flus.[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 [quote name='homeschoolmom' date='Jan 4 2006, 04:25 PM']And anything gastro-intestinal is NOT, technically "flu"... [right][snapback]845854[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Right. Although we all call it that. Silly us. [quote name='shortnun' date='Jan 4 2006, 04:25 PM'][url="http://www.niaid.nih.gov/publications/cold/sick.pdf"]A pdf from the National Institutes of Health on the difference between colds and flus.[/url] [right][snapback]845856[/snapback][/right] [/quote] At last! A woman who can google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortnun Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 [quote name='Sojourner' date='Jan 4 2006, 03:26 PM']At last! A woman who can google. [right][snapback]845857[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Acutally I went straight to www.nih.gov and went from there.... but yes, I'd like to think of my name as short-[b]google[/b]-nun... : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I can google. Googling is good for a sore throat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 [quote name='shortnun' date='Jan 4 2006, 04:28 PM']Acutally I went straight to www.nih.gov and went from there.... but yes, I'd like to think of my name as short-[b]google[/b]-nun... : [right][snapback]845860[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I thought you went by Darth these days? [quote name='homeschoolmom' date='Jan 4 2006, 04:30 PM']I can google. Googling is good for a sore throat. [right][snapback]845863[/snapback][/right] [/quote] especially with hot salt water or Listerine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anastasia13 Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 Still, those don't reach down where coughs spatter against the tenderized bottom of one's raw throat. <-fears bad sore throats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortnun Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 [quote name='Light and Truth' date='Jan 4 2006, 04:19 PM']Still, those don't reach down where coughs spatter against the tenderized bottom of one's raw throat. <-fears bad sore throats. [right][snapback]845941[/snapback][/right] [/quote] If you're of legal age, I suggest warming a [b]small[/b] glass of whiskey and adding a teaspoon of sugar and slice of lemon. It can work wonders. Also, are you anti cough drop? Menthol lyptus is like a miracle drug. And, the saltwater gargle can work if you do it every two to three hours. I hope you don't get a sore throat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anastasia13 Posted January 5, 2006 Author Share Posted January 5, 2006 [quote name='shortnun' date='Jan 4 2006, 02:21 PM']If you're of legal age, I suggest warming a [b]small[/b] glass of whiskey and adding a teaspoon of sugar and slice of lemon. It can work wonders. Also, are you anti cough drop? Menthol lyptus is like a miracle drug. And, the saltwater gargle can work if you do it every two to three hours. I hope you don't get a sore throat. [right][snapback]845944[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Well, I haven't quite had a sore throat like that since sophmore year in the dorms. I'll probably get a sore throat in the next 3 to 4 months or so. I always get sick in spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philothea Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 A sore throat like that is often the first stage of a cold [i]or[/i] a flu. You'll have to see what it turns into to tell which it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now