TBFitness wants you to know the Difference between a Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms

H1N1 flu is about to be upon us and we need to be on top of information regarding it. Here is a comparison to the

normal cold symptoms .

Know the Difference between a Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms

Symptom


Cold


H1N1 Flu

Fever


Fever is rare with a cold.


Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the H1N1 flu.

Coughing


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


A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the H1N1 flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).

Aches


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


Severe aches and pains are common with the H1N1 flu.

Stuffy Nose


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


Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the H1N1 flu.

Chills


Chills are uncommon with a cold.


60% of people who have the H1N1 flu experience chills.

Tiredness


Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.


Tiredness is moderate to severe with the H1N1 flu.

Sneezing


Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.


Sneezing is not common with the H1N1 flu.

Sudden Symptoms


Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.


The H1N1 flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.

Headache


A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.


A headache is very common with the H1N1 flu, present in 80% of flu cases.

Sore Throat


Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.


Sore throat is not commonly present with the H1N1 flu.

Chest Discomfort


Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.


Chest discomfort is often severe with the H1N1 flu.


The only way to stop the spread of the epidemic is to spread the awareness.