This article compares the symptoms of a common cold with other illnesses like strep throat, the flu, allergies, and pneumonia. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing when symptoms may indicate a more serious condition requiring medical attention.
Kristin Canning is a writer and editor. She has worked in health media for several years, holding positions at Women's Health, Health, SELF, and Men's Health. Steffini Stalos, DO, FCAP, is a pathology and lab medicine physician. She is also the chief medical officer of the lab consultancy firm Blood Associates, LLC. A common cold, which is typically caused by rhinovirus, can cause a runny nose, congestion, coughing, and sneezing.
Signs it's more than a cold include a sore throat, chills, diarrhea, nausea, and throwing up. Your body is likely getting over a cold if your symptoms improve and your mucus has changed from clear to yellow or green in color. A cold tends to clear up on its own within 10 days. You may have the flu if your symptoms last longer than this. It's important to see a healthcare provider if your symptoms persist or worsen.Most people with strep throat develop a high fever in the first few days of illness. Be wary of sudden spikes in your temperature. Strep throat is a bacterial infection that requires treatment with antibiotics. It may cause rheumatic fever and lead to serious heart problems if it's untreated. Strep throat generally does not cause symptoms like a runny nose, cough, and hoarseness (changes in your voice). These symptoms more commonly occur with a cold.Be diligent about checking your body temperature, even if it does not feel super intense. Running a low-grade fever for several days in a row might be a sign your body is trying to fight off more than a cold.can share symptoms, but a key difference is that allergies will not include a fever. Allergies will also often follow a pattern and are likely the culprit if your symptoms worsen after time outdoors and during certain seasons., but pain is usually slight. The flu, in contrast, usually makes your muscles and body feel achy. This pain can sometimes be severe.Pneumonia is inflammation of the lung
Cold Flu Allergies Strep Throat Pneumonia
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Influenza-like illnesses are on the rise in Mobile CountyDr. Kevin Michaels, Health Officer for Mobile County, would like to share this message about the current status of influenza-like illnesses in our community:The
Read more »
New COLD podcast experiment aims to identify metal evidence in Susan Powell cold caseAn experiment by KSL's COLD Podcast has revealed the likely source of a key piece of evidence in the death of Susan Cox Powell, 15 years after she disappeared.
Read more »
New COLD podcast experiment tries to identify metal evidence in Susan Powell cold caseAn experiment by KSL's COLD Podcast has revealed the likely source of a key piece of evidence in the death of Susan Cox Powell, 15 years after she disappeared.
Read more »
Sure, Houston was cold this morning, but was it THAT cold?While we did see a few areas hit freezing, many more spots didn't. We'll explain why that is.
Read more »
2 Common 'Remedies' Are Actually Making Your Cold WorseAbby Reinhard is a writer, editor, and native Jersey Girl. Before Best Life, she worked in medical writing, covering neurological news for healthcare professionals. In 2020, she published her nonfiction history book, The Marine Society of the City of New York 1770-2020, with Fort Schuyler Press.
Read more »
Eastbourne: Men open up about mental health in cold water swimCold Club runs cold water swimming sessions for men at Eastbourne beach all year round.
Read more »