It's that time of year.

The time when tissues, nasal spray, cough syrup, and flu remedies are flying off the shelves.

If you are unsure if you or your family member has the cold or flu, maybe this list will help you.

Got these symptoms?

* Runny or stuffy nose
* Sore throat
* Coughing
* Sneezing
* Low fever or chills (occasionally)

Then it is a COLD. Try:

* Drink lots of liquids (hot or cold) to keep nose and throat from drying out
* Ensure lots of bed rest
* Use saline nose drops

Got these symptoms?

* Sudden fever (101 or higher)
* Cough (sometimes dry)
* Achy muscles
* Headache
* Sore throat
* Chills
* Fatigue

Then it is the FLU. Try:

* Give a fever reducer/ pain reliever (acetaminophen or ibuprofen)
* Drink lots of liquids (hot or cold) to keep nose and throat from drying out
* Ensure lots of bed rest

Source: California State University,
Long Beach, www.csulb.edu

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