Around this time of the year, many of us get a cold, but sometimes we might have the flu and just don’t know it. How can you tell the difference between a cold and the more serious flu (influenza)?
Common Cold
*Usually lasts about a week, developing slowly
*Sneezing, stuffy or runny nose, cough, sore throat, low fever
*You probably feel a little tired, with most of the symptoms focused on your upper body (nose, throat and head)
*Call your primary doctor if you don’t feel well or if the discharge from your nose or throat turns yellow or green
Flu
*Usually lasts about a week to 10 days, developing suddenly
*Chills, weakness, loss of appetite, body aches, dry cough, high fever
*You probably feel weak and tired, achy body
*Call your primary doctor if you don’t feel well or if you already have another chronic illness (asthma, diabetes, etc.)
Regal Pediatrics and Regal After Hours Urgent Care has been serving the community’s medical needs for many years. We are accepting new patients. For your convenience, we have medical offices in Rochester Hills MI and Washington Township MI. Our offices are near Sterling Heights MI and Troy MI. We welcome walk-ins at our Rochester Hills office.
Furthermore, Dr. Elghoroury speaks English and Arabic, and Dr. Baig speaks English and Urdu.
Regal Pediatrics and Regal After Hours Care specializes in children’s care as well as adult care. We serve all of your family’s medical needs, including immunizations, school physicals, sport physicals, well-child visits, sick visits, urgent care visits and much more.
We have an Expecting Parents Open House on Wednesday February 20 at 2pm. For more information, please visit: https://regalpediatrics.com/expecting-parents-looking-for-a-peditrician/
Regal Pediatrics and Regal After Hours Care offers FREE vaccines to children who qualify.
For more information, please call our office at 248-852-5177. We look forward to serving your family’s medical needs!!
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