Common cold

 

Common cold is caused by a virus called Adenovirus virus.Adenovirus viruses are carried to the back of the throat where they are deposited in the area of the adenoid. The adenoid is a lymph gland structure that contains cells to which cold viruses attach.Acute bacterial sinusitis dominates colds in both adults and children.The major causes of the acute bacterial sinusitis are the bacteria called pneumococcus, Hemophilus influenza, Moraxella, other Streptococcus species, and Staphylococcus. Common cold lasts for a week or so.

symptoms:

• running nose
• severe coughing
• sneezing

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Influenza

Influenza (commonly called the “flu”) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses.

Symptoms

• Fever (usually high)
  
• Headache
  
• Tiredness (can be extreme)
  
• Cough
  
• Sore throat
  
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Body aches

A flu victim sneezing