Cold & Flu

We all know the feeling. You wake up and all the tell-tale signs are there. Your throat is burning, your nose is blocked, and your brain feels like it’s been stuffed with cotton wool. The worst part is… this is just the beginning.

But is it a cold or the flu? Both are contagious respiratory infections, but they’re caused by different viruses. While the symptoms are very similar, a flu tends to be more severe and more intense than a cold.

Being able to tell the difference between cold and flu means you can reasonably predict what to expect for the next few days and treat the infection appropriately. Because all you want when you’ve got a cold or flu is to get better quickly.

So, let’s get you up to speed on all the differences between a cold and flu, the best way to get rid of a cold and how to prevent them in future.