Cold, Flu
Colds, flu, and other respiratory infections are common, especially during seasonal changes, winter months, travel, and periods when viruses spread more easily. Symptoms can include a runny or blocked nose, a sore throat, a cough, a fever, a headache, body aches, tiredness, chills, or feeling generally unwell.
About Cold, Flu
Cold And Flu Overview
Most colds are mild and improve with rest, fluids, and simple symptom relief. Flu can feel more intense and may come on suddenly, with fever, muscle aches, exhaustion, and a dry cough. Some respiratory symptoms can also be caused by sinusitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis, COVID-like illness, or another infection, so it is important to monitor how symptoms develop.
Mobi Doctor can help with non-emergency online assessments for colds, flu, coughs, sore throats, fevers, sinus symptoms, and other respiratory concerns. A doctor can review your symptoms, medical history, risk factors, current medicines, and how long you have been unwell before advising on the safest next step.
Seek urgent local medical care if you have trouble breathing, chest pain, blue lips, confusion, severe weakness, dehydration, a very high or persistent fever, symptoms that rapidly worsen, or if you are at higher risk because of pregnancy, older age, a weakened immune system, or a serious long-term condition.
Choose a cold or flu-related condition below to learn more about symptoms, possible causes, online care options, and when urgent care may be needed.
Common types of Cold, Flu we treat
Pick the symptom or sub-condition that best matches what you're experiencing.
Can this be treated online?
Many cold and flu symptoms can often be assessed online, including sore throat, cough, blocked nose, fever, headaches, sinus pressure, body aches, fatigue, mild chest symptoms, and general viral illness symptoms. Treatment advice may include symptom relief, hydration guidance, rest recommendations, and further assessment based on your symptoms and medical history.
Prescriptions & safety
Our licensed doctors may prescribe medication, issue repeat prescriptions or provide referrals where clinically appropriate and medically safe following an online consultation. Prescriptions are never guaranteed or issued automatically, and treatment decisions are always based on the patient’s symptoms, medical history and clinical assessment.
Some medicines, controlled substances and higher-risk treatments cannot be prescribed through online consultations. In certain cases, patients may instead be advised to seek in-person assessment, testing or emergency medical care where appropriate.
When to seek urgent in-person care
If you are experiencing any of the following with your cold, flu, call 112 or go to your nearest A&E immediately. Online care is not appropriate for emergencies.
- Breathing difficulty or shortness of breath
- Chest pain or severe chest tightness
- High fever with confusion or severe weakness
- Blue lips or signs of low oxygen
- Severe dehydration or inability to keep fluids down
- Persistent severe vomiting or fainting
- Rapidly worsening symptoms or severe weakness
- Loss of consciousness or confusion
Dr. Chrysoula I. Liakou MD, PhD
Ready To Speak With A Doctor?
Feeling Unwell With Cold Or Flu Symptoms? Speak with a doctor online about fever, sore throat, sinus pressure, cough, fatigue, headaches, and other common viral illness symptoms. Many patients seek advice online for symptom relief, recovery guidance, and treatment recommendations during travel, work, or busy schedules.
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