While the common cold and the flu have some common symptoms, flu symptoms tend to be more intense and sudden, and people tend to feel sick for longer when they have a flu. The best way to prevent a cold is to wash your hands frequently. The best protections against the flu include getting your annual flu vaccine and getting enough sleep. Colds seldom result in complications, while a flu is more likely to be followed by another infection or by respiratory complications.

Key Takeaways:

• It is sometimes difference to tell the clear difference between a cold and a flu but knowing their differences can be important for treatment.
• The cold and the flue are illnesses connected with the respiratory system but that of the cold is less severe.
• The symptoms of a cold are not pleasant, but people with colds can feel well enough to go to work.

“The first sign of a cold can appear in the form of a sore throat, the NHS says. This will typically be accompanied by a runny nose and slight congestion of the sinuses.”

Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/flu-cold-how-to-tell-difference-symptoms-treatment-health-doctor-advice-a8702001.html