It seems like the onset of the swine flu has brought about some serious confusion. The minute someone feels the bouts of stuffy nose, panic strikes and swine flu goes straight to the brain. Well, freak out no more!
Here's a chart showing the basic breakdown of your common cold, flu, and swine flu symptoms. Keep it handy so you can track your health and cure your symptoms in record time!
| Symptom |
Cold |
Flu |
Swine Flu |
Stuffy nose
|
Common |
Sometimes |
Common |
| Sore throat |
Common |
Sometimes |
Common
|
| Sneezing |
Common |
Uncommon |
Uncommon |
| Cough |
Mild to moderate, hacking, productive
|
Common and unproductive, painful chest |
Common |
| Headaches |
Occasionally |
Common, often severe |
Common |
| Body aches |
Slight |
Common, often severe |
Common |
| Fever |
Rare |
Common, lasting 3 to 4 days |
Common, but sometimes absent |
| Fatigue |
Mild |
Common, can be severe |
Common, can be severe |
| Chills |
Uncommon |
Fairly common |
Common |
| Vomiting |
No |
No |
Common |
| Diarrhea |
No |
No |
Common |
| Time frame of symptoms |
Gradually appear |
Come on suddenly (3 to 6 hours) |
Come on rapidly |
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