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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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...URIs are caused by bacteria. This is also true of sore throats without runny nose... Read more »

Weighing In: Will fasting help my immune system?

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...or other remedies. Hot liquids can help soothe a sore throat and relieve congestion by breaking... Read more »

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Symptoms of Nicotine Withdrawal

...difficulties.Physical Symptoms.Tingling in the hands and feetSweatingIntestinal disorders (cramps, nausea)HeadachesSore throat, coughing, and signs of a coldWithdrawal symptoms should be treated... Read more »

Colds and the Flu: Medications

...symptoms, called oculo-respiratory syndrome, which include cough, wheezing, tightness in the chest, sore throat, or a combination. Such symptoms tend to occur 2 - 24 hours after the vaccination... Read more »

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Diagnosis

...memory loss or a severe inability to concentrate that affects work, school, or other normal activitiesSore throatSwollen lymph nodes in the neck or armpitsMuscle painPain in a number of joints... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Diagnosis

...conditions that may be confused with oral herpes include herpangina (a form of the Coxsackie A virus), sore throat caused by strep or other bacteria, and infectious mononucleosis.Genital... Read more »

Pneumonia: Symptoms

...flu-like symptoms often occur first. They may include fatigue, fever, weakness, headache, nasal discharge, sore throat, earache, and stomach and intestinal distress.Vague pain under and around the... Read more »

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