What is the difference between flu and cold?

Flu and cold cases increase in winter. When we feel itchy in the pharynx and we have runny nose, headache, fever and joint pain, our immune system is up to the job. But how to distinguish between a cold and a flu? It's simple, by knowing their symptoms, one can distinguish them.

The main symptoms of the flu

Influenza is a contagious viral disease that usually spreads in winter between November and February. As the cold begins to appear and gradually, the symptoms of the flu appear suddenly, the patient is fine but suffers the next moment of headache, joint pain, tremors and fatigue.

Fever and severe sweating are other symptoms. The temperature usually exceeds 38 degrees Celsius and can reach 41 degrees. Doctors tell the German site "Telekom" that it is possible that the person who suffers from influenza fever in some cases, but that does not change the way it is treated.

The seized person is unable to handle the demands of his daily life as usual, she must stay in bed, causing fatigue and injury. In many cases, it is also associated with dry cough and cold.

Treatment of flu

Specially named medicines containing "noreminidase inhibitors" help prevent the proliferation of viruses, reducing flu symptoms and the duration of infection for at least a day.

But these drugs are only effective during the first two days of the flu and, if they are taken at an advanced stage of the disease, they do not work.

The most important advice here is to stay in bed to rest and drink fluids. There are many recipes such as linden flowers, pomegranate tea and chamomile tea.

In case of severe flu, additional bacteria may appear, which can only be treated with antibiotics, but these are not effective against influenza viruses, according to Deutsche Welle.

The most common symptoms of colds

Unlike the flu, cold symptoms begin gradually and the first symptom is inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, often caused by a cold. Usually, the patient first feels uncomfortable itching in the pharynx, which can also turn into pain. The mucous membranes then swell and the nasal discharge begins.

The affected person also has headaches, a stuffy nose, a painful cough and hearing loss due to pressure on the ears. These symptoms usually last a week. It is important to be immortal, to get enough sleep and to avoid physical stress so as not to prolong the period of infection.