A cough is the most common crossover symptom between a cold and the flu. Other symptoms, such as a sore throat, sneezing or a runny nose, can sometimes happen with the flu – though it's less common.

The doctor shared how to work out the difference between this new strain of flu vs colds that are common every winter ...

It is easy to confuse COVID-19 symptoms with that of the flu. Not knowing the differences could be dangerous, even fatal.

BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look ...

Flu rarely makes you lose your taste and smell, while those with a cold only sometimes face the loss of the sense. Other symptoms which can be helpful markers include headaches, w ...

It can be difficult to tell the difference between a cold, flu and Covid during winter, but a GP has shared key symptoms that ...

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, which can lead to coughing and mucus production. While bronchitis itself is not contagious, the viruses and bacteria that can cause it certainly ...

Do you have a sore throat, a runny nose and muscle aches? It could be a common cold, a case of the flu -- or COVID-19. The illnesses all share similar symptoms, sometimes making it hard to distinguish ...

ANSWER: Both colds and influenza (the “flu”) are respiratory illnesses that are caused by viruses. Influenza is caused specifically by the influenza viruses, which come in two main types (A and B).

The flu can also cause a general feeling of fatigue or malaise, Ray says, as well as gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea and nausea, especially among children. As with COVID, some people also ...