What’s the difference between a sinus infection, a cold, and the flu?

Sinus infections, common colds, and influenza can share overlapping symptoms, but they have different causes, severity patterns, and treatment approaches. In this episode, we explain how these conditions are assessed in Europe.

In this episode, we cover:

• What a common cold is (a mild viral upper respiratory infection)

• What influenza is (a systemic viral infection with fever and body aches)

• What sinusitis is (inflammation or infection of the sinus cavities)

• Symptom differences: fever pattern, facial pain, fatigue severity

• Typical duration of each condition

• When bacterial sinusitis may be suspected

• When antiviral medication may be considered for flu

• Why antibiotics are not appropriate ...