Here, doctors who have seen it all and help you differentiate whether you've got a cold, COVID or another seasonal delight ...

Croup in kids occurs due to a viral infection in the vocal cords and the trachea (windpipe). The infection causes swelling ...

Walking, or atypical, pneumonia, is a mild form of pneumonia that often resembles a cold. You may not have a high fever and ...

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is one of the lesser-known winter illnesses that can cause symptoms similar to a cold - here's ...

Cases of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) are on the rise in England, according to latest figures from the UKHSA - here's ...

A high fever, often over 101°F (38.3°C), can be a sign of HMPV, especially in children and older adults. Feeling extremely ...

Over 160,000 people this season have landed in the hospital from flu complications, CDC estimates. More than 6,600 have died.

There's also one big difference between the flu and COVID or a cold that can indicate which illness you have. Don't ignore it ...