When it comes to our health, certain symptoms can be difficult to talk about -- even to your doctor.

The flu, a cold, COVID and RSV are all respiratory infections caused by viruses.

Researchers said it was obvious when study participants became infected.

The CDC shifts Washtenaw County's community COVID risk from "low" to "medium" following an increase in cases.

It’s a chronic problem people are living with and they often don’t realize it until it’s at an advanced stage.

Here are some of the biggest mistakes people make with at-home rapid COVID-19 tests, and how you can avoid them.

Symptomatic individuals are invited to get tested for free on Saturday in Ypsilanti.

As COVID cases increase across the state, U-M officials say cases on campus have "stabilized."

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has been admitted to a hospital with flulike symptoms that have lasted for days and after having tested negative three times for COVID-19.

A new study by researchers at the University of Michigan found that those who experienced severe COVID-19 were more likely to become long haulers.

Michigan Medicine is now offering care to its patients experiencing long haul COVID-19 complications.

More than 50 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. I have frequently heard people who tested positive for COVID say they initially wrote off the early symptoms as allergies. The best advice is to tackle your allergies early before the symptoms start. So don’t be surprised if a child’s school or your workplace asks for a note to verify that you have allergies, not COVID. AdAllergy symptoms also can mask early COVID symptoms.

DETROIT – There are a lot of questions surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine including whether to use pain relievers to treat symptoms. Local 4′s Dr. Frank McGeorge took Motrin about 14 hours after his second shot when he developed a fever and body aches. Related: Answering your COVID questions: How long can you wait for your second vaccine dose? Cost of VaccineAnother question commonly asked is about the cost of a COVID-19 vaccine and whether an insurance card has to be presented to receive the vaccine. Another viewer wanted to know what effect the COVID-19 vaccine will have on future instances of exposure to other coronaviruses.

Do you have questions about the coronavirus (COVID-19)? Have you seen or heard things about the illness that you’re not sure are true? Do you need a claim about the coronavirus fact-checked? Local 4′s Dr. Frank McGeorge, M.D., is here to help. Use the form below to share your question, or the claim you’d like investigated.

All rights reserved)President Trump is experiencing “mild symptoms” after testing positive for the coronavirus, according to multiple reports Friday morning. President Trump is experiencing “mild symptoms” after his positive coronavirus diagnosis according to a White House official, but it’s “business as usual” for the president today, and the president is “in good spirits.” - @PeterAlexander — NBC News (@NBCNews) October 2, 2020Trump announced Friday morning, on Twitter, that he and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for the coronavirus. Vice President Mike Pence and second lady Karen Pence tested negative for COVID-19 Friday morning. More White House staff members are undergoing COVID-19 tests. LIVE UPDATES: Trump, First Lady test positive for coronavirus; others being tested

Are you stocking the right things in your medicine cabinet in case you or a loved one contracts the coronavirus? Here’s what you should take into consideration.

DETROIT – A Metro Detroit woman said she knew something was wrong, but for years, nobody knew how to fix what was going on. She shared her battle with chronic fatigue syndrome, saying the effects can be crushing. “There are no clear answers.”Young identified Lusnak’s challenge as chronic fatigue syndrome. There’s no clear cause or cure for chronic fatigue syndrome. He came upon something that offers significant help to those suffering with chronic fatigue.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Mich. – Two locations in Brighton and Fowlerville have been identified as potential coronavirus (COVID-19) exposure sites by the Livingston County Health Department. Two unrelated customers who tested positive for COVID-19 visited the Brighton restaurant on Sept. 18, according to the health department. One infected individual attended a rib dinner on Sept. 18, and the other attended a breakfast on Sept. 20 while symptomatic. COVID-19 symptoms can develop up to 14 days after exposure to the virus. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily.

St. Clair, Mich. – The St. Clair County Health Department announced Thursday that a coronavirus (COVID-19) case was confirmed at Pepper Joe’s in St. Clair. A press release from read that Pepper Joe’s management is working with the county’s health department and is in compliance with safety protocols as it remains open. The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 99,958 as of Thursday, including 6,440 deaths, state officials report. Thursday’s update represents 758 new cases and 16 additional deaths -- 15 of which were from a Vital Records review. General questions for St. Clair County can be directed to the county’s COVID-19 Informational Hotline at 810-966-4163 or email covid19@stclaircounty.org.

There is a growing body of evidence pointing to the fact that COVID-19 can have a serious impact on the heart. Other symptoms related to heart failure are swelling in the ankles, and weve seen some of the patients in the study presented with chest pain and other patients presented with palpitations. They were surprised to find that more than half of those patients had worrisome heart scans:55% of patients had abnormal changes to the way the heart was pumping blood. These COVID-19 patients were all referred to the study because heart complications were suspected. A prior coronavirus infection may be considered an additional risk factor down the road.

CHARLOTTE, Mich. – Health officials in Michigan on Thursday said that people who went to a garage sale near the community of Charlotte last weekend may have been exposed to the coronavirus. The Lansing State Journal reported that the Barry-Eaton Health District said in a news release that a person who was working at the garage sale on the West Kalamo Highway from June 26 until June 28 reported having symptoms of the virus. According to the health district, it is not clear if items purchased or handled at such a sale are infectious. But the district urged those who attended the sale to sanitize anything they bought there with a disinfectant approved for use against the virus that causes COVID-19. People who attended the garage sale should monitor themselves for symptoms of the virus including cough, fever, difficulty breathing, loss of smell or taste, and fatigue.

Listed below are the symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The CDC last updated the symptoms on May 13, 2020 after adding six symptoms for the disease in April. From the CDC:Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. Watch for symptomsPeople with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Michigan residents can now enter information at any time into a new tool and see if they are showing symptoms that might be early signs of the coronavirus (COVID-19). While the tool was designed primarily for employers and employees, its available for anyone in Michigan. Just enter information daily to help identify symptoms that might be caused by the virus. MI Symptoms is a free tool that employers can use to help track workplace health and keep our economy operating. MI Symptoms and the MI Safe Start Map integrates real-time data collection and analysis to aid rapid decision-making.Click here to visit the MI Safe Start Map.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. There are 15 specific coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms listed in the governments new tool designed to let Michigan residents check themselves for early signs of the virus. Just enter information daily to help identify symptoms that might be caused by the virus. It could help residents make decisions about when to seek medical help. MI Symptoms is a free tool that employers can use to help track workplace health and keep our economy operating. MI Symptoms and the MI Safe Start Map integrates real-time data collection and analysis to aid rapid decision-making.Click here to visit the MI Safe Start Map.

New studies claim COVID-19 doesn’t just damage the lungs, it can also impact the heart. Researchers at Mount Sinai Health System in New York City looked at health records from more than 100 COVID-19 patients hospitalized between March 26 and April 22. Based on this finding, doctors could use echocardiograms to help identify COVID-19 patients at the highest risk. Several studies have now looked at one of the stranger symptoms of COVID-19 -- the sudden loss of taste or smell. Most COVID-19 patients regain their sense of taste and smell on their own, but experts say those who don’t may benefit from available treatments.

New studies show how COVID-19 affects heart, lungs, tastePublished: May 20, 2020, 5:26 pmResearchers are constantly learning more about coronavirus and how it impacts the body.

DETROIT – Children's Hospital of Michigan is warning that a mysterious syndrome sickening children in New York and Europe is impacting children here too. "We have several in the ICU right now, and we have several in our hospital right now," said Valentini. Valentini sent a letter to doctors in Michigan warning them to be on lookout for this syndrome. The syndrome is puzzling because children in general have seemed to suffer few symptoms from COVID-19. Cases of the syndrome have been seen in babies all the way up to teenagers.

DETROIT – Children's Hospital of Michigan is warning that a mysterious syndrome sickening children in New York and Europe is impacting children here too. "We have several in the ICU right now, and we have several in our hospital right now," said Valentini. Valentini sent a letter to doctors in Michigan warning them to be on lookout for this syndrome. The syndrome is puzzling because children in general have seemed to suffer few symptoms from COVID-19. Cases of the syndrome have been seen in babies all the way up to teenagers.

Doctors warn of rare syndrome being seen in Michigan childrenPublished: May 7, 2020, 4:34 pmChildren's Hospital of Michigan is warning other physicians and parents to be on the lookout for a rare syndrome in children.

ANN ARBOR – The Washtenaw County Health Department is declaring updated emergency orders requiring businesses, service providers and operators to screen their employees for symptoms of COVID-19 starting Friday. Under the new local order, the Washtenaw County Health Department is expanding screenings to include all businesses -- including childcare centers -- to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The updated orders must be posted at the entrance of facilities that are currently operating or that may resume operations. But social distancing is working,” Washtenaw County Health Officer Jimena Loveluck said in a statement. But we continue to see new cases of COVID-19 every day in Washtenaw County, and we must be cautious moving forward.”Anyone with urgent questions can contact 734-544-6700 or l-wchdcontact@washtenaw.org.

Health experts say this flu season is shaping up to potentially be one of the worst in decades. This flu season alreay has a record pediatric deaths -- 27 children in the United States have died from the flu through Dec. 28. According to the CDC, a total of at least 2,900 people in the United States are estimated to have died from the flu. Experts say this season is on track to be as severe as the 2017-18 season, the deadliest in 40 years. Flu symptoms (from the CDC)Influenza (flu) can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.