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Input: Other important facts. 1 Both colds and flu are caused by a virus but the symptoms of influenza are usually more severe. 2 Antibiotics have no effect against influenza. 3 Damp or cold cannot cause influenza. 4 People are seldom infected by the same type of influenza twice because resistance develops within two or four weeks. Pain relief lasts 8-12 hours, about twice as long as other painkillers. May irritate stomach, so take with food. Antihistamines (e.g Benadryl, Chlortrimeton, Tavist-1, Claritin, and Zyrtec) dry mucous membranes and make breathing easier: If you have a cough and a sore throat, it's more likely that you either have a cold or the flu. You'll need to see a doctor for diagnosis of strep throat they can perform a quick test to determine if it is, in fact, the cause of your illness. If it is strep, they'll prescribe antibiotics to help kill the bacteria. When to See a Doctor Few common illnesses are more unpleasant than the flu. The aches and pains, chills, fever, and cough are bad enough; add in the other potential symptoms of flu, including runny nose, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, or sore throat, and you'll want the illness to be over as soon as possible. How long does the flu last? And does treating flu help make it go away faster? How long will the influenza last? Usually, influenza lasts three to five days. If it goes on for more than a week or if the symptoms are very severe, you are advised to consult your doctor. A bad case of influenza has the potential to develop into a more serious condition like pneumonia or sinus trouble, and in rare cases it can be life-threatening. Flu symptoms usually start within one to four days after infection. Unlike a common cold, the effects of an influenza virus infection can come on very suddenly. The first signs of the flu are often a fever or chills, accompanied by headache, sore throat, dry cough, runny nose, muscle aches, and fatigue. As the illness progresses, a person may have warm, flushed skin, watery or bloodshot eyes, a severe cough that produces phlegm, and nasal congestion. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The flu is different from a cold. The flu usually comes on suddenly. People who have the flu often feel some or all of these symptoms: Fever* or feeling feverish/chills; Cough; Sore throat; Runny or stuffy nose; Muscle or body aches; Headaches; Fatigue (tiredness) Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults. * It's important to note that not everyone with flu will have a ... Bird flu is spread to people from birds and causes fever, cough, sore throat and muscle aches. Endocarditis Signs of endocarditis, an infection of the heart, include swelling, rash, sinus congestion, nausea, and more. Virus: Viral upper respiratory infections usually start in the throat and chills and flu like body aches are common. At this stage rest, fluids and tylenol (acetaminophen) are all that's needed. A head cold and mild cough may follow. 1 doctor agreed: 1 Virus illness: Greetings. The cough, throat pain, fever and chills typically last ~5days. 2 It is Flu season: Sounds to me like the beginning of influenza or the flu. Stay hydrated, rest, advil, tylenol (acetaminophen) for fever and warm liquid to soothe your throat. Query: how long does flu last with chills sore throat
Output:
Flu lasts 5 days with chills sore throat.