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As the winter months approach and more people spend time indoors, the chances for catching the flu or a cold from someone increases. By learning more about the symptoms of colds and the flu, as well as prevention tips, hopefully you and your family can have a healthier winter.

Cold & Flu Symptoms

It is not possible to tell the difference between a cold and the flu when you first become ill. Both the flu and a cold can be caused by a variety of different viruses. The symptoms of flu tend to become more severe than the symptoms of a co (More)

General Information

Common Cold Common Cold Common Cold (More)

The Body

Ear Anatomy (Image) Immune Response Immune System (More)

Complications

Bacterial Middle Ear Infection - Acute Bacterial Sinusitis - Acute Ear Infection - Acute (More)

Symptoms and Tests

Sinus Headaches Cold Symptoms Cold Symptoms (Image) (More)

Treatment

Antiviral Drugs and Influenza (Flu) (Centers for Disease Control) Chicken Soup and Sickness Cold Remedies (More)

Staying Healthy

Avoid Letting Sickness Spoil the Holidays Exercise and Immunity Exercise to Prevent Cold and Flu (More)

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