Cold, Flu, or Allergy? SIGNS Symptoms Cold Flu Airborne ...

[Pages:2]Cold, Flu, or Allergy? SIGNS

Symptoms Fever

Headache General Aches, Pains Fatigue, Weakness Extreme Exhaustion Stuffy, Runny Nose Sneezing Sore Throat Cough Chest Discomfort Treatment

Prevention

Complications

Cold

Flu

Airborne Allergy

Rare

Usual, high (100-102 Never

?F), sometimes higher,

especially in young

children); lasts 3-4

days

Uncommon

Common

Uncommon

Slight

Usual; often severe Never

Sometimes

Usual, can last up to 3 Sometimes

weeks

Never

Usual, at the beginning Never

of the illness

Common

Sometimes

Common

Usual

Sometimes

Usual

Common

Sometimes

Sometimes

Common

Common, can become Sometimes

severe

Mild to moderate

Common

Rare, except for those

with allergic asthma

Get plenty of rest. Get plenty of rest. Avoid allergens (things

Stay hydrated. (Drink Stay hydrated.

that you're allergic to)

plenty of fluids.)

Aspirin,

Antihistamines

Decongestants

acetaminophen, or Nasal steroids

Aspirin,

ibuprofen for aches, Decongestants

acetaminophen, or pains, and fever

ibuprofen for aches and Antiviral medicines

pains

(see your doctor)

Wash your hands often. Get the flu vaccine Avoid allergens, such

Avoid close contact each year.

as pollen, house dust

with anyone who has a Wash your hands often. mites, mold, pet

cold.

Avoid close contact dander, cockroaches.

with anyone who has

the flu.

Sinus infection middle Bronchitis, pneumonia; Sinus infection, middle

ear infection, asthma can be life-threatening ear infection, asthma

Cold, Flu, or Allergy? Treatment

Treatment depends on which you have. A health professional can help you choose the best therapy.

Common Cold

Symptoms last up to 2 weeks Stuffy, runny nose; sore throat; cough Treated with rest, fluids, over-the-counter (OTC) medicines to ease symptoms

Seasonal Flu

Symptoms usually last 1-2 weeks High fever (100-102 ?F, or higher in youngsters), headache, aches and pains, weakness,

exhaustion, cough, chest discomfort Treated with rest, fluids, OTC medicines, prescription antiviral drugs

Airborne Allergy

Lasts as long as allergens (such as pollen, pet dander) are present Stuffy, runny nose; itchy, watery eyes Treated with antihistamines, decongestants, nasal steroids

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