Flu or cold?

As different as day and night

A cold is merely a flu-like infection, but is often carelessly referred to as the flu or even equated. There are clear differences that can tell whether there is a cold or flu.

What is the difference between the flu and the common cold?

Do not confuse: A cold (flu infection) is not a flu (influenza). When it is a question of whether flu or cold, you can orient yourself by the following points:

The symptoms of flu are significantly stronger than those of a cold.
A flu begins – in contrast to the cold – from now on the same, sometimes within a few minutes a strong feeling of illness sets in.
A flu usually lasts at least two weeks, a cold often subsides faster.
A flu, unlike a cold, is triggered exclusively by influenza viruses.

Do you notice the difference between the flu and a cold?

Yes in any caseNo, I find it difficult to distinguish. I see a doctor.I don't know

What are the differences between the flu and the common cold?

	Cold	Flu
Transmission	Droplets or smear infection
	Over 200 different types of viruses	Influenza viruses
	Generally year-round risk of infection	Mainly seasonal in winter
Incubation Period	1-2 days on average
Symptoms	Slow onset of the disease	Sudden onset of illness
Sniffles	A runny nose, frequent sneezing, and a stuffy nose	When a runny nose occurs, it is usually caused by a headache
Exhaustion	Slight exhaustion	Rapid and severe exhaustion
Fever	Slightly increased temperature	Often suddenly occurring temperature up to 41 ° C
A Headache	A mild headache	Strong headache
Body Aches	Slight pain in the limbs	Severe muscle and joint pain
Verlauf	Usually harmless course without complications	Long-term noticeable consequences are possible
	Usually between 3 to 10 days	Up to 14 days
Behandlung	Symptomatic therapy
		If necessary, antiviral drugs
Vorbeugung	Measures to strengthen the normal immune system	Annual vaccination

Why is a cold shot so difficult?

When it comes to cold viruses, nature is not picky. The disease is now triggered by over 200 different types of viruses - and their number is increasing.

That is the problem: Because vaccination works according to the "lock and key principle". Each virus is its own, rapidly changing lock.
Developing a “master key” seems impossible. Ultimately, a vaccine can only protect against certain viruses. A flu vaccination is possible because there are significantly fewer pathogens in comparison.

What can help, whether it's a cold or the flu?

In general, you should take the strengthening of your immune system to heart. If your immune system is intact, it provides the necessary protection against a wide variety of pathogens. The following measures can support your immune system:

Balanced diet rich in vitamins
Sufficient fluid intake
Lots of regular exercise in the fresh air
Balanced sleep-wake rhythm
Standard hygiene measures

In addition, Curazink^® ImmunPlus can be taken to support the normal function of the immune system. With zinc, selenium and vitamin C, it makes a valuable contribution to supplementing your daily diet.