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What is the difference between a cold and the flu?

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “What is the difference between a cold and the flu?” you’re probably not alone. Flu (also sometimes called influenza) and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses.ⁱ While they are caused by different viruses, they present with similar symptoms, so they can be quite hard (or even impossible) to tell apart.ⁱ

There are a few key differences between the two illnesses, though:ⁱ

Symptom onset. Cold symptoms tend to come on gradually, whereas flu symptoms are more abrupt.

Symptom severity. Colds are typically milder than the flu.

Symptom variation. You’re more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose with the common cold than with the flu. Conversely, if you have a high temperature, it’s more likely to be the flu than a cold.

Regardless of whether you have a cold or the flu, Panadol Cold & Flu + Decongestant can help ease some of your symptoms. Keep reading to learn more about how the capsule-shaped tablets can help relieve cold and flu symptoms, so you can feel better sooner.