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Ann225 Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

Flare-up

Hello,

If you have a cold that runs its course in two days but later comes back, can you say that you're having 'a flare-up' or is it only used in relation to chronic diseases?


Thank you.

  

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Ann225 Hello, If you have a cold that runs its course in two days but later comes back, can you say that you're having 'a flare-up' or is it only used in relation to chronic diseases? Thank you. Yes, I believe I've heard people use 'flare-up' like that for a cold.

  • Ann225 Hello, If you have a cold that runs its course in two days but later comes back, can you say that you're having 'a flare-up' or is it only used in relation to chronic diseases?
  • Thank you.
  • Yes, I believe I've heard people use 'flare-up' like that for a cold.
  • CJ
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Ann225

Hello,

If you have a cold that runs its course in two days but later comes back, can you say that you're having 'a flare-up' or is it only used in relation to chronic diseases?


Thank you.

Yes, I believe I've heard people use 'flare-up' like that for a cold.

CJ

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