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Colds and the Flue: Facts, Myths, and When to See a Medical Provider by Tiffany Wohlwend, PA-C St. Luke’s Wood River Family Medicine

 
Cold and flu season is definitely here! We all hear tips on how to prevent and treat a cold but how do you separate fact from fiction, and when is it time to see your doctor or go to the emergency room? The flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses but they are caused by different viruses. In general, the flu is worse than the common cold, and symptoms are more common and intense.
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