While both cold and flu share several symptoms, there are critical differences that can aid in identification. A cough is the most common crossover symptom; however, the nature and severity can vary.

Understanding the subtle distinctions can help you respond faster and keep the rest of your household healthy.

There are a few key symptoms to help you distinguish between a cold and a flu - as cases of H3N2 'super flu' surge ...

"The key difference is that flu tends to come on suddenly and much more severely, whereas cold symptoms are milder and ...

What Causes the Flu and What Causes a Cold? Both colds and flu are respiratory illnesses, but they are triggered by different viruses. According to Dr. Naveed Asif, a GP at The London General Practice ...

She continued: "With a cold, a cough will be mild, while a flu cough will seem dry." According to the NHS website, cold ...

The doctor shared how to work out the difference between this new strain of flu vs colds that are common every winter ...

Dr. Stephen Jumic, Hospital Medicine Specialist at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, joins Lisa Dent to share the ...

Both colds and flu are respiratory ailments but originate from distinct viruses. "Colds are predominantly caused by viruses, ...

Dr Sooj also cautioned about the potential confusion between Covid symptoms and those of colds or flu. "Now, with Covid, you ...

Sneezing never occurs with Covid and flu, whereas, you will spot it with a cold generally. The same goes for shortness of ...

Expert health guidance explains the key differences between a common cold and the flu, how they are spread, how to treat them ...