I’ve never really associated coughing as a symptom worth note when it comes to the flu. Barfing , ralphing , Yes. Oh and watching NBC news locally, its a kinder gentler viral critter. but it still can make ya spew!
Makes ya wonder where some of these folks got their degrees.
There are two types of illness referred to as “flu” in the US.
The first is a stomach bug, thus often referred to as ‘the stomach flu that lasts 24 to 58 hours and features malaise, vomiting and diarrhea.
The second is a viral event that lasts 2 or more weeks with weakness that can last up to 6 weeks. It features fever cough upper respiratory and lower respiratory symptoms and can often include bronchitis or pneumonia.