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 symptoms of influenza (flu) appear suddenly and often include: 1  Fever of 100.4Â°F (38Â°C) to 104Â°F (40Â°C) , which can reach 106Â°F (41Â°C) when symptoms first develop. 2  Fever is usually continuous, but it may come and go.