What is the difference between the flu and influenza?

What is the difference between the flu and influenza?

Influenza is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system — your nose, throat and lungs. Influenza is commonly called the flu, but it's not the same as stomach "flu" viruses that cause diarrhea and vomiting.

Can a cold turn into the flu?

Can a cold turn into the flu? No it can't – the flu and the common cold are caused by different viruses, which means that if you have a cold, it cannot develop into the flu.

Is it a sinus infection or the flu?

– Aches come with both viruses, but are much more focuses with a sinus infection. The flu spreads muscle aches throughout the body. A sinus infection causes pain in the face, jaw, throat and sinuses. A cough may come with both illnesses, but those with sinusitis usually only cough at night.

What are the symptoms of the flu 2020?

Flu Symptoms You typically start to feel bad quickly instead of over time. You may have a high fever, headache and muscle aches, cough, sore throat, and tiredness. You also might have a runny or stuffy nose, chills, headache, and nausea or vomiting.