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Health Encyclopedia: Colds And The Flu Diagnosis
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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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Expert & Community Posts
1/21/08 #9 - Migraines, back pain, steroids, meningitis?
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Questions and Answers With Doctor Nitin Sethi, Neurologist
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Sinusitis: Treatment for Acute Sinusitis
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