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Article: Colds, flu, and you: should you stay home and treat yourself, or see a doctor; knowing the difference between a cold, pneumonia, and flu can save you from an extended illness. (includes IQ test for determining cold symptoms and remedies)
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- The Saturday Evening Post
- Article date:
- November 1, 1998
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Should you stay home and treat yourself, or see a doctor? Knowing the difference between a cold, pneumonia, and flu can save you from an extended illness.
Your eyes are watery. Your muscles ache. Your cough is getting worse. All you want to do is climb into bed with a heating pad and some cold medicine. The problem is, you may have more than just a cold.
The common cold, the miserable flu, and life-threatening pneumonia can have similar symptoms. Mistaking one for the other could mean an extended illness and serious complications.
So how do you know when to simply rest and when to go to the doctor?
Sneezing and Runny Nose
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