"Both have cough, both can have sore throat," O'Mahony said.
If your symptoms persist for a couple weeks, you'll want to continue following up with your physician. There are some serious bacterial infections, including mycoplasma (aka walking pneumonia), legionella and pneunococcal pneumonia, that can cause a hacking cough.
Outside of that, you want to wash your hands frequently and cover your mouth and nose when you cough, Strange said, to avoid spreading it to others. Listen to your body: if you're really sick, stay indoors until you feel better. We're officially in the thick of cold and flu season - these viruses aren't going anywhere, for the next few months.
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