Is it a cold or the flu?

Posted by Jean Peikert, RN on October 10, 2017

                                                     

Cold Flu (influenza)
Runny Nose Runny Nose
Sore throat (scratchy) Sore throat and headache
Cough Cough
No fever or low fever Fever, usually over 101 degrees F and chills
Mild fatigue Moderate to sever fatigue and weakness
Achy muscles

Home remedies:

Drink lots of fluids, water, juice or tea. Try chicken soup. Scientists have found that it has some anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce mucus production in the respiratory tract and help relieve congestion. Get lots of rest. Most people recover from a cold in about a week or two but for some relief of discomfort products such as Tylenol, and Ibuprofen may help relieve fever, sore throat and headaches. Just be sure not to give aspirin to children as it has been associated with Reyes syndrome.

 Get your flu shot which will be available again October 22, from 8:30 to 11:30. In the Faith Life Center.

 Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory book of your children.

About the Author

Jean Peikert, RN

I function as a part of the pastoral ministry team serving the congregation and the community by bringing an approach of wellness, wholeness and prevention.  

This includes blood pressure screening at church and in the community; visits to homes, hospitals and nursing homes; and the distribution of communion to people unable to attend church. Follow-up visits are also done after hospitalizations for people who need an advocate and for people with terminal illnesses.

Education is also a part of the ministry. CPR classes are periodically available, articles of health care issues in Faith communications and handouts are available in the Parish Nurse Office.

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