Do You Have A Cold Or The Flu?

What Are Some Other Risks Of The Cold And Flu?

For the most part, the common cold does not lead to severe complications. Complications of the common cold, when they do occur, however, include an acute ear infection and acute sinusitis. Individuals who suffer from asthma may find the common cold leads to an asthma attack if they do not treat it properly. The flu, on the other hand, has a much higher potential to lead to complications in the first place, and the complications that do occur tend to be more severe. The complications linked to the flu include pneumonia, bronchitis, and bacterial infections, including ear infections. Patients also experience asthma flare-ups, just like with the common cold. Signs of pneumonia include chest pressure and discomfort, difficulty breathing, coughing with green mucus, a sore throat, and a consistently high fever. Children, pregnant women, elderly, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions are at increased risk of developing these complications. A doctor should be notified if the flu is present in any of these at-risk individuals or if signs of complications are present.

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