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Updated October 2008
A Survival Guide for Preventing and Treating Influenza and the Common Cold
Influenza (commonly known as the flu) and colds are among the most common infections of the respiratory system. People often confuse the two, calling a bad cold the "flu," or vice versa. There are some key differences between these two unwelcome visitors, even though they are both caused by viruses, and are both likely to occur during the winter months. However, the information here is as useful in July as it is in January.
This guide was created for the general public by a team of experts brought together by the American Lung Association®. It describes the causes and symptoms of colds and flu infections and offers specific recommendations regarding prevention and treatment.
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