Cold or Flu: Online Diagnosis and Treatment in Poland

Cold or Flu: How to Diagnose Without Leaving Home?

With the onset of cold season, many face symptoms of cold or flu. But how to distinguish a common cold from the flu, and do you need to see a doctor? We'll tell you how to get an accurate diagnosis without leaving home.

Main Differences Between Cold and Flu

Cold (URTI)

Symptoms develop gradually:

• Runny and stuffy nose
• Sneezing
• Sore throat
• Mild cough
• Low fever (37-38°C)
• Moderate weakness

Duration: 5-7 days

Flu (Influenza)

Symptoms appear suddenly:

• High fever (38-40°C)
• Severe headache
• Body and muscle aches
• Pronounced weakness and fatigue
• Dry cough
• Chest pain

Duration: 7-14 days, possible complications

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📞 Not sure if it's a cold or flu?

Our free Care Service will help understand symptoms and advise whether you need doctor consultation or home treatment is sufficient.

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Combo Tests for Flu and COVID-19 at Home

We offer modern rapid tests that detect in 15 minutes:

✓ Flu type A (including H1N1, H3N2) ✓ Flu type B ✓ COVID-19 ✓ RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)

How Does It Work?

1. Order the test through our website or Telegram
2. Receive express delivery at home in Warsaw and other major cities
3. Perform the test yourself (simple nasal swab)
4. Get results in 15 minutes
5. Connect with a doctor online for interpretation and treatment prescription

Online Doctor Consultation

After receiving test results, you can immediately consult with a doctor online:

• Video consultation in Russian or Ukrainian
• Doctor will assess your condition and test results
• Will prescribe medication if necessary
• Will issue sick leave (zwolnienie lekarskie)

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👨‍⚕️ Got sick and need sick leave?

At 103telemed you can get online consultation with a Russian-speaking doctor who will assess your condition, prescribe antiviral medications for flu, and issue electronic sick leave.

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Antiviral Medications for Flu

If the test confirms flu, the doctor can prescribe antiviral medications:

Oseltamivir (Tamiflu, Ebilfumin)

• Effective against flu types A and B
• Shortens illness duration by 1-2 days
• Reduces complication risk
• Important: start taking within first 48 hours of symptom onset

Zanamivir (Relenza)

• Inhalation medication
• Effective with early treatment start

Prices in Poland:

• Oseltamivir: 50-80 PLN (with prescription)
• Zanamivir: 60-90 PLN (with prescription)

Symptomatic Cold Treatment

For common cold, antivirals are not needed. Recommended:

Fever reducers:

• Paracetamol — 5-10 PLN
• Ibuprofen — 8-15 PLN

For cough:

• Syrups with ambroxol — 15-25 PLN
• Syrups with butamirate (Sinecod) — 20-30 PLN

For runny nose:

• Saline solutions — 10-15 PLN
• Decongestant drops — 12-20 PLN

Important: Antibiotics DO NOT HELP with viral infections!

When to See a Doctor Immediately?

🚨 Urgent consultation needed for:

• Fever above 39°C for more than 3 days
• Difficulty breathing
• Chest pain
• Confusion
• Severe vomiting
• Symptoms worsen after improvement
• Chronic conditions (asthma, diabetes, heart disease)

Online Sick Leave

For flu or severe cold, doctor can issue zwolnienie lekarskie (sick leave) online:

• Valid as regular sick leave
• Automatically sent to ZUS
• No need to bring to office — all electronic
• Issued for 3 to 14 days

Cost: Consultation with sick leave issuance — 150-200 PLN

Flu and Cold Prevention

Flu vaccination:

• Recommended annually in autumn (September-November)
• Protects against most common strains
• Cost: 50-80 PLN

General measures:

• Frequent hand washing
• Avoiding contact with sick people
• Ventilating rooms
• Adequate sleep and nutrition
• Taking vitamin D in winter

How to Order Diagnosis and Treatment?

Step 1: Order combo test

• Telegram/WhatsApp: +48 666 636 109
• Test cost with delivery: 80-120 PLN

Step 2: Perform test at home

• Follow simple instructions
• Result in 15 minutes

Step 3: Online doctor consultation

• Book through Telegram bot @start_103telemed_bot
• Video consultation: 139-189 PLN
• Doctor will prescribe and issue sick leave if needed

Step 4: Receive prescription and medications

• E-prescription arrives on phone
• Buy medications at any pharmacy

Comprehensive "Flu Package" Solution

We offer a ready solution:

Includes: ✓ Combo test (flu A/B + COVID-19) ✓ Test home delivery ✓ Online doctor consultation ✓ E-prescription ✓ Sick leave (if necessary)

Price: 250 PLN (save 40-60 PLN)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you distinguish flu from COVID-19 without a test? No, symptoms are very similar. Only a test can accurately identify the pathogen.

Is testing mandatory? Not mandatory, but it helps the doctor prescribe correct treatment, especially for flu antivirals.

Is e-sick leave valid? Yes, electronic zwolnienie is fully legal and accepted by employers.

Can you buy Tamiflu without prescription? No, antiviral medications require a doctor's prescription.

Contact Us

Don't be sick alone! Get professional help without leaving home:

• Phone/WhatsApp: +48 666 636 109
• Telegram: @I03telemed
• Telegram bot: @start_103telemed_bot
• Email: info@103telemed.com

Working 7 days a week. Consultations in Russian, Ukrainian, and Polish.