Nasal
Influenza is mostly attacked to the nose area.You wake up in the middle of the night with a runny nose ,sneezing and congestion.It isn't the most pleasurable thing to expierience since you realize how much you took breathing for granted.Another thing that usualy gets in the way is sneezing when you are trying to have a civil conversation.
Sore Throat
Sore throat is a pain that causes scratchiness and irritation especially once you swallow. A sore throat can easily be treated by drinking warm luguids to open up the spaces mucus has filled up.Strep throat on the other hand is a different type of sore throat that is caused by bacteria and needs to be treated with prescribed medications to not worsen.
Pain in the Muscles
Pain in the whole body usually starts with a simple chill then moves to your bones and musles.You may be thinking how your body is fighting the bacteria and it is because it hasn't had the chance to rest so it causes joints throughout the body sending signals of pain to the brain.
Other Symptoms
Some other symptoms that were not talked about but are still as important are fevers, dehydration, fatigue, headaches, nausea, and loss of appetite.