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Colds & Flu
Colds and Flu Symptoms
Date: 29/10/08
Keywords: Cold and Flu
Both the common cold and flu are among the most common health complaints. Both illnesses are respiratory illnesses but they are caused by different viruses. Because these illnesses share the same symptoms it can be difficult to tell them apart based on symptoms alone.
With the clocks turning back and snow falling over Britain we all know for sure that the winter months are ahead of us - already those winter-coughs and sneezes are becoming a familiar sound and before you know it you may sit with the dreaded ‘seasonal sniffs’.
Every Wednesday for the next few weeks I’ll focus on ways we all can strengthen ourselves against colds and flu. Goodness it’s something we all need to deal with at some point, so we may as well get our facts straight and the thumbs-up before winter is here in full swing. Who knows with a bit of luck and good care we may all be able to have a cold-and-flu-free season.
What’s in a name?
Both the common cold and flu are among the most common health complaints. Both illnesses are respiratory illnesses but they are caused by different viruses. Because these illnesses share the same symptoms it can be difficult to tell them apart based on symptoms alone.
Those suffering from colds are more likely to have runny or stuffy noses, productive coughs (wet coughs), slight tiredness and limited body aches. Colds generally don’t result in serious health problems, unlike flu that could develop into pneumonia, bacterial infections or hospitalisation.
Flu symptoms usually come on quickly within 3-6 hours and consist of fever, body aches, dry coughs and extreme tiredness.
You can use the quick reference below to see if what you have is just a cold or the flu.
Prevention is better than cure
The best time to treat a cold or flu is when you don’t have it! The same remedies that keep colds and flu at bay will also help you to get rid of it. But before we start to dish out the medicine and remedies here are a few practical things you can do to avoid getting ill.
** Wash your hands frequently with hot water and soap, especially when you have been in public areas or around someone who has a cold. Colds and flu spread from person to person and are highly contagious.
** Avoid touching your eyes and nose. This may transmit respiratory secretions picked up from surfaces or the air.
** Avoid people who have a cold or flu until the fifth day of their illness, when they should be less infectious.
** Exercise as it keeps your body healthy and strengthens your body’s defences.
** Maintain a healthy balanced diet, packed with your daily recommended five-a-day fruit and vegetables.
Supplements that will strengthen your immune system against colds and flu.
** Make vitamin C a part of your daily health regime. It functions as a powerful antioxidant and it supports healthy immune function.
** Take immune-enhancing mushrooms. Host-Defence is a good choice as it combines the extracts of seven proven immune-boosting mushrooms.
** Astralagus Root is superb general tonic and a potent immune stimulant.
** Take a daily multivitamin and antioxidants. Berries, tea (especially green tea and rooibos tea) and dark chocolate all provide natural antioxidants
Next Wednesday I will be busting some myths and strengthening some facts about colds and flu.
Sources:
‘Cold and Flu problems’ published online by US Nutritional and Herbal Researcher 2002-2005, organicnutrition.co.uk
‘Natural Cures for Colds and Flu’ published online by naturalcures.com
‘Cold or Flu?’ published online by flufacts.com
‘Fighting Fatigue: Part 1’, published online 03/09/08, drweil.com
Back to topEvery Wednesday for the next few weeks I’ll focus on ways we all can strengthen ourselves against colds and flu. Goodness it’s something we all need to deal with at some point, so we may as well get our facts straight and the thumbs-up before winter is here in full swing. Who knows with a bit of luck and good care we may all be able to have a cold-and-flu-free season.
What’s in a name?
Both the common cold and flu are among the most common health complaints. Both illnesses are respiratory illnesses but they are caused by different viruses. Because these illnesses share the same symptoms it can be difficult to tell them apart based on symptoms alone.
Those suffering from colds are more likely to have runny or stuffy noses, productive coughs (wet coughs), slight tiredness and limited body aches. Colds generally don’t result in serious health problems, unlike flu that could develop into pneumonia, bacterial infections or hospitalisation.
Flu symptoms usually come on quickly within 3-6 hours and consist of fever, body aches, dry coughs and extreme tiredness.
You can use the quick reference below to see if what you have is just a cold or the flu.
| Symptoms | Cold | Flu |
|---|---|---|
| Fever | Rare | Usually unpleasant |
| Aches | Slight | Usual, often severe |
| Chills | Uncommon | Fairly common |
| Tiredness | Mild | Moderate to severe |
| Symptoms | Appear Gradually | Appear within 3-6 hours |
| Coughing | Hacking, wet cough | Dry, burning cough |
| Sneezing | Common | Uncommon |
| Sore Throat | Common | Uncommon |
| Stuffy Nose | Common | Uncommon |
| Chest Discomfort | Mild to moderate | Often severe |
| Headache | Uncommon | Common |
Prevention is better than cure
The best time to treat a cold or flu is when you don’t have it! The same remedies that keep colds and flu at bay will also help you to get rid of it. But before we start to dish out the medicine and remedies here are a few practical things you can do to avoid getting ill.
** Wash your hands frequently with hot water and soap, especially when you have been in public areas or around someone who has a cold. Colds and flu spread from person to person and are highly contagious.
** Avoid touching your eyes and nose. This may transmit respiratory secretions picked up from surfaces or the air.
** Avoid people who have a cold or flu until the fifth day of their illness, when they should be less infectious.
** Exercise as it keeps your body healthy and strengthens your body’s defences.
** Maintain a healthy balanced diet, packed with your daily recommended five-a-day fruit and vegetables.
Supplements that will strengthen your immune system against colds and flu.
** Make vitamin C a part of your daily health regime. It functions as a powerful antioxidant and it supports healthy immune function.
** Take immune-enhancing mushrooms. Host-Defence is a good choice as it combines the extracts of seven proven immune-boosting mushrooms.
** Astralagus Root is superb general tonic and a potent immune stimulant.
** Take a daily multivitamin and antioxidants. Berries, tea (especially green tea and rooibos tea) and dark chocolate all provide natural antioxidants
Next Wednesday I will be busting some myths and strengthening some facts about colds and flu.
Sources:
‘Cold and Flu problems’ published online by US Nutritional and Herbal Researcher 2002-2005, organicnutrition.co.uk
‘Natural Cures for Colds and Flu’ published online by naturalcures.com
‘Cold or Flu?’ published online by flufacts.com
‘Fighting Fatigue: Part 1’, published online 03/09/08, drweil.com
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