{"id":2969,"date":"2018-12-26T12:44:07","date_gmt":"2018-12-26T17:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.greatflorida.com\/blog\/?p=2969"},"modified":"2026-04-16T18:32:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T22:32:49","slug":"when-to-see-the-doctor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/2018\/when-to-see-the-doctor\/","title":{"rendered":"When to See the Doctor"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are in the season where more people are coughing and blowing their nose. But, when is it necessary to see a doctor? What may seem like a simple cold can turn into a more complicated condition.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile colds might not be severe, cold symptoms can take a lot out of you\u201d says Dustyn Shroff<\/a>, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a>, Florida\u2019s largest independent health insurance<\/a> company.<\/p>\n

In fact, colds can wear down your immune system, leaving your body vulnerable to other health issues. Colds typically last for two weeks then go away.<\/p>\n

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So how can you tell if you have a cold or something more serious, like the flu? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a> (CDC), the common cold and flu are both respiratory illnesses with similar symptoms. However, those suffering from the flu have more intense symptoms along with fever and chills.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you are not sure if you or a family member needs to see a doctor, always call your physician\u2019s office to get advice,\u201d says Dustyn Shroff<\/a>, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a>, Florida\u2019s top independent health insurance<\/a> company.<\/p>\n

Below is a list compiled from consumer health website, EverydayHealth.com,<\/a> of symptoms that require medical attention.<\/p>\n

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