How long does a severe cold or flu last?
How long does a severe cold or flu last?
In general, healthy people usually get over a cold in 7 to 10 days. Flu symptoms, including fever, should go away after about 5 days, but you may still have a cough and feel weak a few days longer. All your symptoms should be gone within 1 to 2 weeks.
What kind of issues do urgent care facilities handle?
Other issues that urgent care facilities typically handle include pink eye, rashes, hives, ear pain, a twisted ankle, other musculoskeletal pains, and gynecologic issues such as urinary tract infections. 2. You have cold- or flu-like symptoms that aren’t responding to treatment. You can usually treat a cold or flu at home.
What should you do if you have flu symptoms?
If you get sick with flu symptoms, in most cases, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people except to get medical care. If, however, you have symptoms of flu and are in a high risk group, or are very sick or worried about your illness, contact your health care provider (doctor, physician assistant, etc.).
When to go to the urgent care center?
In this case, it is still a good idea to come to an urgent care facility if you are experiencing some of the following symptoms: Rashes and itching. Coughing (and dry cough), sneezing and wheezing. Sore throat and strep throat. Body and muscle aches. Nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. Headaches. Other unexplained pain or swelling.
When to go to the ER for the flu?
If you have the emergency warning signs of flu sickness, you should go to the emergency room. If you get sick with flu symptoms and are at high risk of flu complications or you are concerned about your illness, call your health care provider for advice.
When to go to urgent care for flu symptoms?
Here are some of the symptoms that may indicate the need to go to your local emergency room as soon as possible. For Children: Skin or lips are a bluish-hue. Child is breathing fast or having troubles breathing all together. Child is not waking up. Child is not interacting properly.
In this case, it is still a good idea to come to an urgent care facility if you are experiencing some of the following symptoms: Rashes and itching. Coughing (and dry cough), sneezing and wheezing. Sore throat and strep throat. Body and muscle aches. Nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. Headaches. Other unexplained pain or swelling.
How to know if you have flu symptoms?
People who have flu often feel some or all of these symptoms: 1 Fever* or feeling feverish/chills 2 Cough 3 Sore throat 4 Runny or stuffy nose 5 Muscle or body aches 6 Headaches 7 Fatigue (tiredness) 8 Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.
Other issues that urgent care facilities typically handle include pink eye, rashes, hives, ear pain, a twisted ankle, other musculoskeletal pains, and gynecologic issues such as urinary tract infections. 2. You have cold- or flu-like symptoms that aren’t responding to treatment. You can usually treat a cold or flu at home.