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.
The flu season in the United States can begin as early as October and last as late as May. The flu (influenza) is a disease that can lead to hospitalization and, in severe cases, even death. Each flu season, and the way everyone reacts to it, is different. See your provider to get your flu vaccine.