Is it a Cold or the Flu?

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Symptom	A Cold	The Flu
When did I start feeling bad?	It took a few days to feel bad.	I felt bad right away (in 3-6 hours).
Am I coughing?	I have a hacking cough with mucus.	I have a dry cough with no mucus (nothing comes up).
Am I sneezing?	Probably.	Not usually.
Do I have a stuffy nose?	Probably. It will usually last about a week.	Not usually.
Do I have a sore throat?	My throat probably hurts or is swollen.	Not usually.
Am I tired?	I may be a little tired.	I'm very tired - much more than usual after work or activities.
Do I have a headache?	Not usually.	Probably.
Do I have a fever?	Probably not. If I do, it's a low fever (less than 100° F).	Probably. My temperature may be 100° F or higher for 3 or 4 days.
Do I have aches and pains?	I may have slight body aches and pains.	I have severe body aches and pains.
Do I have chills?	Probably not.	I probably have chills and shivering, even when it is warm.
Do I have pain in my chest?	I may have mild chest pain.	I may have severe chest pain.
Are my eyes watery?	Probably.	Probably not.
Have I lost my appetite?	Probably not. I'm still hungry.	Probably. I don't feel hungry.

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