Cold vs. Flu: What's The Difference?

• published: 17 Dec 2014
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You're feeling sick, but do you have the flu or the common cold? What's the difference? Go to http://www.harrys.com and use the promo code dnews to save $5 off your first purchase! Read More: What's the difference between cold and flu? http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/cold-flu-difference/ "How many times have you dismissed sniffles as 'just a cold,' and carried on with a stuffed nose and sinuses assuming that the symptoms would eventually run their course, perhaps a bit more quickly with a few doses of Mom's homemade chicken soup?" Cold Versus Flu http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/coldflu.htm "The flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses but they are caused by different viruses." What is a cold? What is the common cold? What causes the common cold? http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/166606.php "The common cold is a viral infectious disease that infects the upper respiratory system. It is also known as acute viral rhinopharyngitis, or acute coryza." Common cold http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-cold/basics/definition/con-20019062 "The common cold is a viral infection of your upper respiratory tract - your nose and throat." Understanding the Common Cold -- the Basics http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-guide/understanding-common-cold-basics "Sneezing, scratchy throat, runny nose -- everyone knows the first miserable signs of a common cold." Flu or Cold Symptoms? http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-guide/flu-cold-symptoms?page=3 "When do I call the doctor with flu or cold symptoms?" 2010-2011 Influenza (Flu) Season http://www.cdc.gov/flu/pastseasons/1011season.htm Dos and don'ts for common colds http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20141212-dos-and-donts-for-common-colds?ocid=global_future_rss "Covering your chest with brown paper and vinegar, soaking your feet in hot water, or wearing wet socks - the old cures for the common cold can seem laughable in light of modern medicine." ____________________ DNews is dedicated to satisfying your curiosity and to bringing you mind-bending stories & perspectives you won't find anywhere else! New videos twice daily. Watch More DNews on TestTube http://testtube.com/dnews Subscribe now! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=dnewschannel DNews on Twitter http://twitter.com/dnews Trace Dominguez on Twitter https://twitter.com/tracedominguez Tara Long on Twitter https://twitter.com/TaraLongest DNews on Facebook https://facebook.com/DiscoveryNews DNews on Google+ http://gplus.to/dnews Discovery News http://discoverynews.com Download the TestTube App: http://testu.be/1ndmmMq