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I don't know if i have cold or flu. my ears feel itchy inside. is this normal?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Flu vs cold: In general, the flu will cause you to feel more ill than a cold will. Flu sxs can include fever, chills, marked aching of muscles and joints ; significant fatigue (if these symptoms did occur with a common cold they would usually be less intense). Colds tend to lead to more nasal congestion than the flu.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/26/2017

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