Cold & Flu Health Center
Is it cold or allergy? Cold or flu? Learn more about cold symptoms and how these differ from other conditions. Also, learn about common cold complications such as sinusitis and bronchitis or chest cold.
Symptoms
Got a raspy cough? Can’t stop sneezing? Maybe you feel achy and fatigued. Chances are you have a cold. Learn about common cold symptoms so you’ll know if you need to call the doctor.
Can you tell the difference between a cold and an allergy? Discover the difference between colds and allergies so you’ll know how to treat your stuffy head, runny nose, and congestion.
Sore throat, nasal congestion, coughing … is it a cold or the flu? It’s important to know the difference since prompt treatment may help lessen the flu. Check out this handy chart so you’ll be prepared.
Complications
When normal cold symptoms turn into sinusitis, bronchitis, sore throat, or ear infections, you may need medical treatment. Learn about cold complications — the symptoms, the treatment, and when to call the doctor.
When your nasal congestion and postnasal drip continue long after your cold should be over, you may have a sinus infection (sinusitis). Learn more about sinus infections and how this common problem is treated.
If you’ve ever had an ear infection, you know how painful it can be. Discover the causes of middle ear infections (otitis media) with colds and steps you can take now to ease the pain.
How bad are your sinus problems? Find out with WebMD's Sinus Health Check.
Important Safety Information
Vimpat (lacosamide) is a medicine that is used with other medicines to treat partial onset seizures in patients 17 years of age and older with epilepsy. Vimpat is generally well-tolerated, but may not be for everyone. Ask your doctor if Vimpat is right for you. Antiepileptic drugs, including Vimpat, may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have new or worsening symptoms of depression, any unusual changes in mood or behavior, or suicidal thoughts, behavior, or thoughts about self harm that you have never had before or may be worse than before. Please see additional patient information in the Medication Guide at the end of the full prescribing information. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your condition or your treatment. Please see additional Patient Safety Information
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