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Health Encyclopedia: Colds And The Flu Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Differentiating between a cold and flu may be difficult. Cold symptoms are nearly always less severe than those of the flu.

Comparing Colds and Flus

Diagnosing the Flu

Several available tests can isolate and identify the viruses responsible for some respiratory infections. They are generally not needed, since most cases of the flu are self-evident. However, such tests can be very helpful in confirming or ruling out the flu. If a doctor believes a diagnosis would help, samples using a swab ...

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Colds and Asthma

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...without remembering being around someone who was coughing or sneezing. While it is a good idea... Read more »

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...I did see my PCP quickly since I suspected either strep throat or maybe the flu. The rapid... Read more »

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...8 weeks. It can occur any time of the day, though coughing at night that wakes you up is common... Read more »

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Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Diseases with Similar Symptoms

...The cough it causes typically lasts for about a week to 10 days. In about half of patients, however, coughing can last up to 3 weeks, and 25% of patients continue to cough for over 1 month.... Read more »

Pneumonia: Symptoms

...following:High feverA rapid heart rateBluish-toned (cyanotic) skinLabored and heavy breathing.Mental confusionCoughing up mucus (sputum) containing pus or bloodSymptoms in the Elderly. It is... Read more »

Colds and the Flu: Medications

...Experts estimate that, outside the hospital setting, less than 20% of prescriptions for persistent coughing are necessary.Patients at Highest Risk for Infection with Resistant-Bacteria Strains. As... Read more »

Sinusitis: Highlights

New Sinusitis GuidelinesIn 2005, the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology and the American College of Allergy Asthma & Immunology released joint guidelines on the diagnosis and... Read more »

Asthma Signs and Symptoms in Children

...infections, which may be accompanied by high fever and progress rapidly. Any child who has frequent coughing or respiratory infections should be checked for asthma.Typical Asthma SymptomsThe... Read more »

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