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What are the symptoms of bronchitis? How to tell the difference from a common cold

Is that lingering cough just a cold or something more? With winter illnesses sharing similar symptoms, it can be difficult to distinguish a common cold from bronchitis. Knowing the difference is vital ...
Southeast Missourian

Ask the doctors: Knowing the difference between a cold and the flu

Learn how to differentiate between a cold and the flu, understand symptoms, and know when to seek medical help. Get insights from experts Eve Glazier, M.D., and Elizabeth Ko, M.D., at UCLA Health.
Everyday Health

Chronic Bronchitis vs. Emphysema: What’s the Difference?

In 2021, an estimated 14 million adults in the United States reported a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, or emphysema. If you’re not sure what the ...
Times-Standard

Ask the Doctors | Know the difference between a cold, the flu

Dear Doctors: My husband and I both work in an office, and our three kids are in school. That’s a lot of exposure to germs and bugs. When someone gets sick, how do you know if it’s a cold or the flu — ...