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A cold isn’t a specific virus, but rather a shorthand for the symptoms we feel when infected with one of many possible viruses. It usually refers to a viral respiratory tract infection.
Influenza, commonly called the flu, is an infection caused by a group of viruses that change frequently and are highly contagious.
Symptoms for a cold include:
Symptoms for the flu include?
A cold is a self-limited viral infection which means it will typically clear on its own. There is no cure, but you can use certain treatments to help provide relief from symptoms. Some OTC medications and treatments for the cold include:
Anti-viral medications are available to treat the flu, however they do not ‘cure’ the virus. According to the CDC anti-viral medications started within the first 2 days of symptom onset may reduce the severity of symptoms, shorten the course of illness by 1 day and reduce the risk of flu-related complications. Anti-viral therapy is recommended by the CDC for patients who are very sick or in a high risk group. For OTC medication: