Difference between Cold and Flu

According to Dr. John Spencer Chikeziem Archinihu, MD Both are very serious infections and also viral infections. Cold and flu effect the respiratory system. It is difficult to explain both apart because of both affect throat, nose, and Lungs. But the difference is that it is common to get a cold more than twice in a year, In another case, people get the flu only a few times in 10 years. FLu is worst than cold.

Symptoms:

Both have same symptoms which are listed below:
Fever
Runny or stuffy nose
Sneezing
Tiredness
Bodyache
Headache
Water in Eyes
Sore throat
Cough

In flu, everything is considered serious not like in Cold. Some people called it Swine Flu.

How can you Diagnose cold or Flu?

You can not be diagnosed between flu and cold. Consult with your doctor when you feel some symptoms. Then, if your doctor realise or suspect that you have flu, then your doctor will test you. Dr. John Spencer Chikeziem Archinihu is an expert Family Doctor, you can take any advice.