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A common cold is often treatable without the need to see a general practitioner. We’ve outlined some ways you can prevent catching a cold. Or if you’re unlucky and do get one, how to treat and ease your symptoms.
Colds and flu are both caused by a virus that infects the respiratory tract (nose, throat and lungs). They share a lot of the same symptoms, but they’re not the same
Flu – also known as influenza, is caused by a virus that infects the respiratory tract (nose, throat and lungs). It shares many of the same symptoms as a common cold, but with some marked differences.