CAUSES

Germs/Viruses/Bugs

Climate/Dress/Wet-Cold

18 (69)

10 (38)

13 (50)

2 (8)

PREVENTIONS

Flu or pneumonia shot

Home remedies (taking Vitamin C) and

Self-care (dressing warmly)

Avoid germs, people with illness

3 (12)

12 (46)

7 (27)

12 (46)

2 (8)

4 (15)

TREATMENTS

Home remedies (teas, soups, toddies)

Self-care (rest)

OTC medication

Prescription medication/Physician contact

Unspecified medication

22 (85)

13 (50)

3 (12)

3 (12)

13 (50)

8 (31)

3 (12)

2 (8)

SYMPTOMS

Coughing

Fever/Chills

Body aching

Runny nose

Sneezing

Chest congestion/Chest pain

Headache

Fatigue, low energy

Gastrointestinal Symptoms

Sore throat/Hoarse/Thickening in throat

Watery eyes/Irritated eyes

Stuffy nose

17 (65)

8 (31)

3 (12)

13 (50)

10 (38)

8 (31)

6 (23)

4 (15)

3 (12)

8 (31)

5 (19)

4 (15)

5 (19)

10 (38)

15 (58)

2 (8)

1 (4)

3 (12)

5 (19)

7 (27)

7 (27)

1 (4)

1 (4)

1 (4)