Dr Sadiq Health Update - Cold and Flu Season

FLU SHOTS ARE IN -
RESERVE YOURS TODAY!!

Dr.  Naveed I. Sadiq, MD
Dr. Irfan Sadiq, MD
Dr. Adnan Sadiq, MD
Kara Wangler, FNP-BC

It's Cold and Flu season again! 
What causes colds and the flu?  Viruses.More than 100 different viruses
can cause colds.  There are not as many viruses that cause the flu.  
That's why there is a shot and a nasal mist to help prevent the flu, but not for colds.

A cold is generally mild, while the flu tends to be more severe.  A cold
often starts with feeling tired, sneezing, coughing and a runny nose.
You may not have a fever, or you may run a low fever.  You may also
have aches, sore throat, watery eyes and a headache.

The flu starts suddenly and hits hard.  You'll probably feel weak and
tired, have a fever, dry cough, runny nose, chills, muscle aches,
severe headache, eye pain and a sore throat.  It usually takes longer
to get over the flu than it does a cold. 

When is it time to call my doctor? 
In most cases, you don't need to see your doctor when you have a cold
or the flu.  However, call yourdoctor if you have any of the following...

• A cold that lasts for more than 10 days
• Earache or drainage from the ear
• Severe pain in your face or forehead
• Temperature higher than 102
• Shortness of breath or wheezing
• Soar throat or cough that will not go away