[bksvol-discuss] Re: OT: Know the Difference between Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms.
- From: Cindy <popularplace@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:47:20 -0700 (PDT)
Thanks, Lynn. Any way yet to tell the difference between regular flu and H1N1
flu?
Cindy
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--- On Fri, 10/16/09, Lynn I <lynnskyi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> From: Lynn I <lynnskyi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [boxful-discuss] OT: Know the Difference between Cold and H1N1 Flu
> Symptoms.
> To: "bookkshare volunteer list" <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Friday, October 16, 2009, 12:39 PM
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> Hi!
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> I thought you might find the following
> information interesting
> since we're heading into flu season.
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> Know the Difference between Cold and
> H1N1 Flu Symptoms
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> Cold
>
> H1N1 Flu
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> Fever
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> Fever is rare with a cold.
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> Fever is usually present with the flu
> in up to 80% of all flu
> cases.=2 0A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days
> is associated with
> the flu.
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> Coughing
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> A hacking, productive (mucus-
> producing) cough is often
> present with a cold.
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> A non-productive (non-mucus producing)
> cough is usually
> present with the flu (sometimes referred to as dry
> cough).
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> Aches
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> Slight body aches and pains can be part
> of a
> cold.
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> Severe aches and pains are common with
> the flu.
>
> Stuffy Nose
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> Stuffy nose is commonly present with a
> cold and typically
> resolves spontaneously within a week.
>
> Stuffy nose is not commonly present
> with the flu.
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> Chills
>
> Chills are uncommon with a
> cold.
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> 60% of people who have the flu
> experience chills.
>
> Tiredness
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> Tiredness is fairly mild with a
> cold.
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> Tiredness is moderate to severe with
> the flu.
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> Sneezing
>
> Sneezing is commonly present with a
> cold.
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> Sneezing is not common with the
> flu.
>
> Sudden Symptoms
>
> Cold symptoms tend to develop over a
> few days.
>
> The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6
> hours. The flu hits hard
> and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and
> pains.
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> Headache
>
> A headache is fairly uncommon with a
> cold.
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> A headache is very common with the flu,
> pr sent in 80% of flu
> cases.
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> Sore Throat
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> Sore throat is commonly present with a
> cold.
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> Sore throat is not commonly present
> with the flu.
>
> Chest Discomfort
>
> Chest discomfort is mild to moderate
> with a cold.
>
> Chest discomfort is often severe with
> the flu.
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> Blessings.
>
> Lynnsky
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