Diary Of A Cold

Cold and flu symptoms are very similar, but there are some important differences. You can use this website to help you decide which illness you have, what treatments you could use, whether or not you need to see your doctor and what you can do to make yourself feel better.

Colds and flu are caused by viruses. Antibiotics do not kill viruses and, despite years of research, there is still no medicine which will cure your cold or flu. What you can do is relieve the symptoms, such as a runny nose, sore throat, headache and fever. Taking vitamin C and zinc supplements can help defend your body against infection. Most of the symptoms you get from a cold or flu are the result of your body fighting the virus. Stopping the symptoms makes you feel better while your body gets rid of the virus.

What happens when you get a cold or flu?