Yes, You Can Actually Die From The Flu. Speculation about Prince's cause of death has left people wondering whether the flu can be fatal for otherwise healthy adults. Prince fans were shocked Thursday after hearing the news that the pop icon had suddenly died at the age of 57.
Allergy symptoms generally include congestion, sneezing, itchy eyes and coughing. If you have a sore throat with fever and body aches, itâs likely the result of a virus, like a cold or flu. Scratchiness is another way to determine if you have an allergy-induced sore throat.
Keep bedding clean. If you have a cough and are prone to allergies, focus on your bed. Dust mites -- tiny creatures that eat dead flakes of skin and lurk in bedding -- are a common allergy trigger. To get rid of them, each week wash all your bedding in hot water, Edelman says.