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Cold & Flu Relief

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A common cold is an infection of your upper respiratory tract—the nose and throat, while influenza is an infection of your respiratory system, which includes the nose, throat, and lungs. Every year, millions of people in the US suffer from the common cold and flu. For some people, these infections clear on their own with the help of home remedies and over-the-counter medications. For others, there’s a need for medical intervention from a doctor, especially when the flu escalates to life-threatening complications.

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Dr. Sayyed provides tried and tested relief to people suffering from cold and flu in Burr Ridge, La Grange, Hinsdale, Chicago. You don’t have to wait to go through the entire cycle of infection. We can provide you with instant relief to get you out of bed and on your feet again.

Symptoms of Common Cold

Sometimes, it’s difficult for a patient to tell the difference between a cold and the flu. This confusion occurs mainly because cold and flu symptoms often mimic each other. Here’s a simple way to tell a cold and flu apart: cold symptoms develop gradually while flu symptoms are sudden and severe. One day you’re okay, and the next, you’re experiencing unbearable aches and pains.

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If you’re showing any of the symptoms below, you may have a common cold:

  • Runny nose

  • Sore throat

  • Slight cough

  • Congestion

  • Slight fever

  • Minor aches and occasional fatigue

  • Occasional headaches

Typically, common colds resolve after about a week to ten days. If you still have cold symptoms after this period, you should visit our doctor in Burr Ridge, La Grange, Hinsdale, Chicago, for a check-up and treatment.

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Symptoms of Influenza

As we mentioned earlier, influenza or flu is more severe than a common cold. Here are some signs that should indicate you have the flu, and not merely a common cold:

  • High fever (anything above 38 degrees Celsius/100.4 degrees Fahrenheit)

  • Severe aches and pains

  • Extreme exhaustion or fatigue

  • Occasional sneezing and sore throat

  • Severe coughing

  • Severe chest discomfort

Patients suffering from flu can quickly develop life-threatening complications, including pneumonia. If you observe the symptoms above, reach out to Dr. Sayyed immediately. Timely intervention, even in the case of complications, can help you recover from the flu and get back on your feet.

When Should You See a Doctor?

You should look into cold and flu relief near you if:

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  • You want relief from a common cold

  • You suspect you have the flu and wish to get medication before it escalates into a life-threatening condition

  • There’s still sufficient time for you to get a flu vaccine

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Our doctor offers cold and flu relief in the form of pain relief medication, cough syrups, and decongestant sprays. Our doctor may further prescribe antiviral flu drugs to lessen the severity of flu symptoms.

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