How to tell the difference between cold or allergies? This is a common question that people ask and for many reasons. For those of us who are unfortunate enough to struggle with frequent allergies this can be even more difficult. That said, there are a few basic questions that you can ask yourself, which can help to determine- is it a cold or allergies?
1. What is the weather like outside? If it’s foggy or there is bad air, then chances are good that you have allergies.
2. What season is it? If it’s allergy season which goes from about September-November and again from March-May then there is an increased chance that you have allergies.
3. Do you have a sore throat? If so, you probably have a cold since generally allergies do not cause sore throats unless you have a food allergy and then sore throats can be an indicator of allergies.
4. Do you have a fever or are you dizzy? Fevers and dizziness are usually signs of a severe cold or flu rather than allergies.
5. Are your sinuses bothering you? This is the number one cause of allergies and so while a cold can cause this too, if your sinuses are really bad, then you probably have allergies.
6. Is there a lot of Spring or Fall blooming of trees and plants? If so, allergies are more likely.
7. How long have you had your symptoms? Allergies can last a long time, whereas a cold will usually only last for 1 week or less.
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If in doubt, ask a doctor, or other healthcare professional.
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