Cause of Colds, Flu and Catarrh

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The common cold^1,2

Flu^1,3,4

Self-limiting viral infection
Occurs 2-4 times annually
Virus spread easily, quickly
- Via hand-to-hand contact
- Inhalation of airborne droplets (sneezing and coughing)
Caused by:
- Rhinovirus
- Coronavirus
- Parainfluenza
- Respiratory Syncytial virus
- Adenovirus

Influenza virus
Spreads quickly
- Direct contact with infected persons
- Close contact with infected persons
Pandemic influenza outbreaks have been a global burden
Flu viruses are constantly changing needing yearly vaccination
May cause severe disease
Seasonal influenza strains among humans
a. causes major pandemics
b. less common and less severe
c. mild infections, less frequent than a and b

The Common Cold^1,2	Flu³
Milder than flu Stuffy nose and sneezing Clear and runny nasal discharge Fever, cough and sore throat Lasts only for 7-10 days	Sudden onset of fever Dry Cough Headache Muscle and joint pains Severe malasie (feeling unwell) Sore throat and runny nose Can last 2 or more weeks Illness range from mild to severe and even death

Is it a cold?	Or the flu?
Rare headache Normal temperature Slight aches and pains Sneezing Runny nose Sore throat Hacking cough (mild to moderate)	Prominent headache Sudden onset of temperature (38℃ - 40℃) Severe arches and pains Extreme fatigue and weakness (lasts 2-3 weeks) Severe cough Chest discomfort

Ask your pharmacist about the BENYLIN® solution for you and your family.

Some of the most common causes of cough include medication, asthma, viruses and smoking.

Coughing starts when part of your breathing passage becomes inflamed or irritated by matter such as dust, smoke or mucus.