Have you ever been able to tell whether or not you have a cold or a flu virus?

Answer 1

You go to the doctor, you get a throat or nose culture and the results will tell you. If you are asking whether a person can tell the difference between a cold and the flu, the flu is more commonly associated with body aches and fever, whereas a cold is usually congestion and coughing.

Answer 2

Yes with a cold it only lasted 3 days to a week and I didn't have a fever.
With the flu I would have it for like 2 weeks and have a fever.
With a virus I throw up...lol
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Answer 3

With the flu virus you have aches and pains that you don't normally have with the cold. The flu also lasts longer than a cold.

Answer 4

I haven't caught the flu since I've been an adult as far as I know, so I'm not sure. Nevertheless, I think with a flu the fever, body aches and nausea would be a clue.

Answer 5

Generally, when someone says they have the flu, they are suffering from a heavy cold. When you have the flu you know it. Among the symptoms is "aching all over".

Answer 6

Yes, you can work with a cold.. can't breath and feel like crap, but you can work.... with the flu.. you can't get out of bed because you hurt all over..

Answer 7

If you have the flu you will have a fever and body aches and want to sleep all day!

Answer 8

Yes I can tell with in 24 hours if I have a cold or influenza

Answer 9

yes when i'm not sh*tting and puking all day long,i'm probably doing all right . ya think!!!!!!!!!

Answer 10

Yes. I feel sick.