COLD & FLU
The Flu: Signs, Symptoms, & Prevention
October 10, 2019
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Dr. Edo Paz
Edo Paz is VP Medical and Lead Physician at K Health. Dr. Paz has two degrees in chemistry from Harvard and an MD from Columbia University. He did his medical training in internal medicine and cardiology at New York-Presbyterian. In addition to his work at K Health, Dr. Paz is a cardiologist at Heartbeat Health, a cardiology practice located in New York City.
For many of us, winter months inspire happy thoughts of holiday cheer and snowflakes. However, with 5-20% of Americans catching the flu each year, winter can also conjure memories of non-stop runny or stuffy noses, body aches, chills, sore throats, fatigue, and/or fevers. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from the flu each year, you know that these dreaded symptoms usually go away on their own after a week or so.
However, there are cases when the flu can develop into a more serious illness that may even require hospitalization. Therefore, it’s worth taking a closer look at the flu, including its causes, symptoms, how they differ from the common cold, and how long they typically last. Even if we can’t avoid the flu altogether, understanding how it spreads and affects us can potentially help us recognize and prevent complications.
In this article, we’ll explore:
“It’s easy to confuse flu symptoms with those of a bad cold, given their similarities. But there are several indicators that can help differentiate the two.”
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by
Dr. Edo Paz
Edo Paz is VP Medical and Lead Physician at K Health. Dr. Paz has two degrees in chemistry from Harvard and an MD from Columbia University. He did his medical training in internal medicine and cardiology at New York-Presbyterian. In addition to his work at K Health, Dr. Paz is a cardiologist at Heartbeat Health, a cardiology practice located in New York City.
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