Symptoms of a cold or of flu can be extremely similar. However, flu does produce more serious and debilitating effects.
Often you can continue your usual daily routines even with a cold, whereas with the flu your body requires more rest and may have difficulty performing usual tasks.
Symptoms include any/all of the following:
| The Common Cold | The Flu | Both |
| Slight fever Cough Tiredness | Potential high fever Dry cough Joint aches and stiffness Fatigue Weakness Chills Flushed face Dizziness and/or vomiting Breathing difficulties or wheezing Diarrhea Swollen glands Slow thinking / confusion | Muscle aches Headache Runny nose Nasal congestion Sneezing Sore Throat Watery eyes Sinus or ear pain |
