Word story Expand. Hypochondriac comes ultimately from the Greek word hypokhondria, which literally means âunder the cartilage (of the breastbone).â In the late 16th century, when hypochondriac first entered the English language, it referred to the upper abdomen.
Cold symptoms usually begin with a sore throat, which usually goes away after a day or two. Nasal symptoms, runny nose, and congestion follow, along with a cough by the fourth and fifth days. Fever is uncommon in adults, but a slight fever is possible.
Flu (or influenza) is caused by a common virus that can affect your nose, throat and lungs. Itâs sometimes referred to as âseasonal fluâ because it tends to occur at around the same time every year. In the UK, people usually get flu between December and March though outbreaks can occur as early as October and as late as May.