It's hard to know if it's a cold or the flu

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It's hard to know if it's a cold or the flu
Is It a Cold or the Flu?

It's not always easy to determine if you have a cold or the flu, but knowing the difference helps treatment work quicker at ending your symptoms.

Your nose is stuffy, your throat is scratchy, and your head is pounding. Is it a cold or the seasonal flu? Symptoms can overlap, so unless your doctor runs a flu test-- a quick check done with a swab from the back of your nose or throat-- as soon as you start to get sick, it's hard to know for sure. Here are some basic guidelines on how to tell the difference between cold and flu symptoms, and what to do if you have either one of these infections. To read more go to http://webmedtalk.com/featured-healthcare-news/cold-flu/