6. Sore Throat
A sore throat is a common symptom of the flu, almost as well known for this as congestion and fever. With roseola, if a sore throat comes on, it won’t be as severe as a sore throat with the flu, and in many cases, roseola patients won’t develop a sore throat at all. It is the dryness of an atmosphere or environment that can often worsen a sore throat, and so humidifying a room can be a good idea.
When a sore throat is present in either illness, it usually feels pretty much the same but as mentioned previously, a sore throat is almost a given with any case of the flu, whereas it depends from person to person with roseola as to whether a sore throat will come as part of the package. The one good thing here is that with the absence of a sore throat, it’s a lot easier to confirm roseola and rule out the flu.