CRMC-West
214 E. 23 St. Cheyenne, WY 82001
CRMC-East
2600 E. 18 St. Cheyenne, WY 82001
Health
& Fitness 1620 E. Pershing, Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 634-CARE
Horiz} |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
William Harrison, MD - Colds vs. Flu
Q: Do I have the flu or is it just a cold?
A: Few people are aware of the difference between the flu and the common cold.
Often, the elderly and others with chronic health conditions will delay going to the doctor until they are having a true health emergency hospitalization.
A simple rule of thumb to
follow is if you have:
¨ stuffy nose,
¨ sore throat,
¨ cough,
¨ headache and,
no other symptoms, you are probably suffering from the common cold.
Bed rest, plenty of liquids and chicken soup should take care of your cold within two or three days, and you should be back on your feet.
If your symptoms progress
to:
¨ temperature of more than 101,
¨ green, yellow or brown phlegm,
¨ painfully sore throat that makes swallowing difficult,
¨ body aches and chills,
¨ vomiting,
¨ diarrhea,
¨ difficult or labored breathing,
you should call your physician.
William A. Harrison, MD, is board certified in internal medicine, and infectious disease.
Dr. Harrison is in private practice and is one of many physicians living and practicing medicine full-time in Cheyenne.
Disclaimer - CRMC's core values are to provide quality patient care and outstanding patient satisfaction to all our patients. Part of providing quality patient care and outstanding patient satisfaction is respecting your privacy rights and maintaining the confidentiality of your medical records. For more information on patient privacy please read our patient privacy policy. CRMC will not use or disclose your health information for any purpose not described in this Notice without your written authorization.
Health information provided on United Medical Center's web page is intended as a guideline and not as a specific medical protocol. Every actual medical situation - emergency or non-emergency - is unique to each individual, and requires the clinical judgment of a qualified physician. For more information, or clarification, we recommend that individuals contact their personal physician.
Our Web site may include information and other material prepared by other sources. We also link to other Internet sites and resources. This information and links are provided as a courtesy. We are not responsible for the availability, updating, and accuracy of any information provided on these outside sites or for the privacy or security of these outside sites.
The information on this Web site is general in nature and is not intended as a substitute for consultation with a doctor and a particular treatment plan. The material provided is not intended to create, and the receipt of it does not constitute, a doctor-patient relationship. Should you have any health-care-related question, you should contact a doctor and arrange a consultation. Any e-mail generated from this Web site may not be secure and is not intended to create, and the receipt of it does not constitute, a doctor-patient relationship. E-mail communication is not intended as a substitute for consultation with a doctor.
Quality Patient Care and
Outstanding Patient Satisfaction
E-mail: awerner@crmcwy.org | Last Updated: April 28, 2005 | Copyright © 2003 CRMC
