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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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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 »

Acid Reflux Symptoms

...an indication of serious esophageal damage or abnormalities.Chronic sore throat.Persistent hiccups.Coughing and Respiratory Symptoms. Asthmatic symptoms like coughing and wheezing may occur. In... Read more »

Colds and the Flu: Introduction

...these upper respiratory tract infections are generally spread by:Direct contact (such as hand-to-mouth)Coughing or sneezingThe Common ColdThe common cold (medically known as infectious... Read more »

Sinusitis: Symptoms

...eye or down one side of the nose.Headache in the temple or surrounding the eye.Symptoms worse when coughing, straining, or lying on the back and better when the head is upright.Fever.Symptoms of... Read more »

Acid Reflux Complications: Symptoms & Erosive Esophagitis

...ConditionsAn estimated 20% to 60% of patients with GERD have atypical symptoms in the throat (hoarseness, sore throat) without any significant heartburn. A failure to diagnose and treat GERD may... Read more »

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