There's no denying how awful flu and cold symptoms can make you feel. Symptoms can appear out of nowhere and knock you down on your butt for weeks. Even though colds and flu can have similar symptoms, there is a difference between the two.
For example, cold symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, cough, fatigue, and low energy. Flu symptoms include aches and pains, fever, dry cough, sore throat, runny nose, fatigue, the chills, and a headache.
Is it possible that men are more dramatic when it comes to dealing with the common cold symptoms?
The "Man Flu" is a phrase used to describe men who over-exaggerate their cold symptoms and claim they have the flu instead.
How do men and women differ when facing these conditions?
Chief Executive Officer of Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics, Tonya Winders, joins Dr. Mike to discuss the man flu and the differences between colds and the flu.
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Men vs. Women: Who Deals with Colds & Flu Better?
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Tonya Winders, MBA, is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics, the leading patient advocacy organization dedicated to ending the needless death and suffering due to asthma, allergies and related conditions.
Tonya has over 16 years experience in leadership roles within the allergy and asthma industry. From sales and marketing leadership to managed markets access, she has worked tirelessly to ensure patients have access to effective diagnostic and treatment tools.
Tonya has worked closely with the leadership of the ACAAI & AAAAI to address challenges currently facing the integrity of allergy and asthma care throughout the U.S. while spreading awareness and preparedness messages to patients and caregivers. Personally, Tonya is the mother of five children, four of whom have asthma and/or allergies, ranging in age from 9-15 years old. She enjoys spending time with her husband of 18 years, Brian Winders, and coaching cheerleading.
Tonya Winders, MBA, is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics, the leading patient advocacy organization dedicated to ending the needless death and suffering due to asthma, allergies and related conditions.Tonya has over 16 years experience in leadership roles within the allergy and asthma industry. From sales and marketing leadership to managed markets access, she has worked tirelessly to ensure patients have access to effective diagnostic and treatment tools.
Tonya has worked closely with the leadership of the ACAAI & AAAAI to address challenges currently facing the integrity of allergy and asthma care throughout the U.S. while spreading awareness and preparedness messages to patients and caregivers. Personally, Tonya is the mother of five children, four of whom have asthma and/or allergies, ranging in age from 9-15 years old. She enjoys spending time with her husband of 18 years, Brian Winders, and coaching cheerleading.