Hi, I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday.

 

As it is the cold and flu season, I am frequently asked how you can tell the difference between having a cold and having allergies. Colds and allergies often have many of the same symptoms, such as a runny nose and a cough. However, there are several differences between them, which can help you figure out which you have.

 

Common Cold

Symptoms develop over days

Fever

Body aches

Symptoms last 7 to 10 days

 

Allergies

Symptoms come immediately after exposure to allergen

No fever

No body aches

Symptoms can last for weeks depending on the allergen

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