1. Fever is a common symptom of colds.
True
False

2. Headache is a prominent symptom of the flu.
True
False

3. People often have severe pains and general aches with a cold.
True
False

4. Fatigue and weakness often last for 2 to 3 weeks when you have a cold.
True
False

5. Extreme exhaustion often accompanies the flu.
True
False

6. A stuffy nose is common with a cold, and sometimes accompanies the flu.
True
False

7. Sneezing is usually associated with a cold, but only sometimes with the flu.
True
False

8. A sore throat always accompanies the flu.
True
False

9. Chest discomfort and cough can become severe with flu.
True
False

10. Complications of a cold can include sinus congestion or earache.
True
False

11. Complications of the flu can include bronchitis or pneumonia.
True
False

12. The flu, unlike a cold, can be prevented through vaccination.
True
False

13. The flu and a cold are both respiratory infections caused by viruses.
True
False

14. The first symptoms of a cold are usually scratchy, sore throat, followed by sneezing and a runny nose.
True
False

15. Cold symptoms usually last from two days to a week.
True
False

16. Signs of the flu include sudden onset with a headache, dry cough, and chills.
True
False

17. Influenza usually causes stomach upset.
True
False

18. Children and teenagers with symptoms of flu or chickenpox should not take aspirin or products containing aspirin or other salicylates.
True
False

19. Nasal decongestants open up nasal passages.
True
False

20. Antitussives are known as cough suppressants.
True
False

21. Expectorants help loosen mucus and make coughs more productive.
True
False

22. Symptoms of the common cold can be caused by more than 200 different viruses.
True
False

23. Hand washing will not help prevent spread of a cold.
True
False

24. Older individuals get at least one cold a year.
True
False

25. Young children get about 6 to 8 colds a year.
True
False

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