Times You Think You Have the Flu—but Don’t

[custom_adv]

It’s the sick season

Flu season is here, triggering memories of the last year’s severe season. Especially for vulnerable people like children, the elderly, and those with lung ailments such as asthma and cystic fibrosis, classic flu symptoms including a sudden fever, muscle aches, fatigue, and a dry cough can be cause for worry. But not every flu-like symptom signals the flu.

Check Also

7 types of cough and ways to diagnose and treat each; when to see a doctor?

Infectious coughs—whether caused by viruses or bacteria—typically last less than three weeks and are often …