10 Tips to Get You Through Cold and Flu Season

9. Look Out For Symptoms

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Because you have a chronic disease, getting the flu is much more serious than the average person. Even a common cold or cough will affect you much worse than others. Be aware of early symptoms (sneezing, sore throat, aching muscles, headaches, slight fever) and act on them as soon as possible to minimize the effects. You can get more advice from your doctor.

Source: Prevention.com

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2 comments

  1. Lori G says:

    This is not helpful for most of us with FMS, who are on disability (don’t work around others), are unable to rest/sleep well (due to our sx) as well as exercise (to the point of sweating) on a regular basis. I was hoping the article would provide ways to enhance immune system (if possible) or added ways to prevent germs other than the standard use of antibacterial agents and washing hands. While these reminders are important, those of us with chronic illnesses need additional preventative health measures. This time of year heightens our anxiety mainly due to others bringing home potential viruses, or the few times we are among others in the community, that we will acquire an illness. Not meant to be a criticism, but, rather, a reality.

  2. Theresa Romaowicz says:

    Hi
    When I exercise fitness then exercise small swimming next day I can’t walk cause of my calf legs were very painful and sore later I got colds. I puzzled that mean my calf legs cause I hit colds??? I was wondering all
    Thank you
    Theresa Romaowicz

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