Olin Front
Cold and Flu Checklist

 

Do you need to see a Doctor?
Check all the symptoms you have today to find out!

 

General: Nose:
aching muscles drip
tired Congestion:
Headache: green drainage
sudden onset, severe bloody drainage
constant, not alleviated by Tylenol or Advil mild
mild  
Chills/Fever: Sneezing:
over 101º F (38.3º C) for 3 consecutive days sneezing with upper respiratory symptoms (cough, runny nose, sore throat, etc.)
less than 101º F (38.3 º C) sneezing, but NO upper respiratory symptoms
Sinus: Throat:
congestion scratchy
pain sore
pressure  
Ears: Cough:
hearing problems very frequent cough
pain dry hacking
plugged Cough Up Mucus:
Drainage: white/clear
waxy yellow
bloody green/brown
  
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