These are very common questions you may get asked in pharmacy. Even though the cold and flu are respiratory diseases, they are caused by different viruses so it can be difficult to tell the difference based on symptoms alone. Now that the coronavirus has come on to the scene, you may get asked “could I have coronavirus?” because it shares very similar symptoms to the flu as well.

So what is the difference between a cold, flu and coronavirus? Find out below, including the differences in symptoms.

You can download a simple guide on recognising the symptoms to refer to when talking to your customers about their symptoms.