Know the Difference between Cold and Swine Flu Symptoms

There were a few times where my friends were asking me if there is a way to identify if a person is having Swine Flu. As the radio and TV or other media broadcasting how important of getting earlier medical treatment from the medical institution. However most people are unclear about the difference between normal Cold and Swine Flu Symptoms.

Therefore, I am here to show you a bit of understanding that i know. Below is the list of the difference between both. However, if you found that you are not well, please consult your nearest medical institution for advice.

The Difference between Cold and Swine Flue Symptoms:

Fever

Cold: Fever is rare with a cold.

Swine flu: Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100 degree F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu.

Coughing
Cold: A hacking, productive (mucus-producing) cough is often present with a cold.

Swine Flu: A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).

Aches

Cold: Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.

Swine flu: Severe aches and pains are common with the flu

Stuffy Nose

Cold: Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week.

Swine Flu: Stuffy noseis not commonly present with the flu.

Chills

Cold: Chills are uncommon with a cold.

Swine Flu: 60% of people who have the flu experience chills.

Tiredness

Cold: Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.

Swine Flu: Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flue.

Sneezing

Cold: Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.

Swine Flu: Sneezing is not common with the flu

Sudden Symptoms

Cold: Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.

Swine Flu: The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.


Headache

Cold: A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.

Swine Flu: A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases.

Sore Throat

Cold: Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.

Swine Flu: Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu.

Chest Discomfort

Cold: Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.

Swine Flu: Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu.

These are just a few tips to identify the differences. Please consult the medical doctor when you have any inquiry. May the Swine flu to disappear the soonest possible.