Not everything that makes you feel crappy is the flu. Now that we’re in the cold-weather months and school is back in session, we are prone to getting colds as well as the flu. The flu is more than just a bad cold, since they are different critters; colds are separate critters called rhinoviruses and coronaviruses. Also, there are different symptoms for colds and flues. Fever- You normally don’t get a fever with a cold, while a 100-degree-plus temperature is common with a flu bug. So, if you get out your trusty thermometer and it doesn’t crack triple-digits, you probably have a cold. Aches and Pains- The flu is marked by headaches and other bad aches around the body; colds tend not to have as many aches. Chills-Chills are more of a symptom of the flu. Phlegm Fatale- A cold will produce a lot of mucus, producing chest congestion and stuffed-up ...