Learn About the Symptoms and Diagnosis of the Common Cold and Flu
By Kristina Duda, R.N., About.com Guide to Cold & Flu
Everything you need to know about the symptoms of the cold, flu and other common illnesses. Also learn how your health-care provider will diagnose your illness, and how you can determine whether you are suffering from a common cold, the flu or another illness.
- What Is Cold/Flu/Common Illnesses?
- Symptoms of Cold/Flu/Common Illnesses
- Check Your Symptoms
- When to See Your Healthcare Provider
What Is Cold/Flu/Common Illnesses?
Not sure what the difference is between a cold and the flu? Want to know more about other common illnesses such as sinusitis, strep throat and pneumonia? This is the place to find out just what these illnesses are, plus everything else you need to know if you or someone you know has one of these conditions.
- What Is the Cold/Flu?
- What Is Pneumonia?
- What Is Bronchitis?
- What Is the Stomach Flu?
- What Is RSV?
- What Is Tonsillitis?
- What Is Sinusitis?
- What Is Strep Throat?
- What Is Chickenpox?
- What Is an Ear Infection?
- What Is Salmonella?
- What Is E. Coli?
- What Is Pertussis?
- What Is H1N1 Swine Flu?
Symptoms of Cold/Flu/Common Illnesses
Not sure if that runny nose could be a cold, the flu or something else? Find out the symptoms of these illnesses and get help figuring out what could be causing your symptoms.
Check Your Symptoms
Not sure what is ailing you? Evaluate your symptoms and see what the possibilities may be.
- How to Find a Doctor
- Common Cold and Flu Complications
- When to be Concerned About Fevers
- Incubation Period for Strep Throat
When to See Your Healthcare Provider
Not sure if you need to see your healthcare provider? There are times when you are better off staying home and other times when you definitely should not.
