Allergy Symptoms Versus the Common Cold
It is sometimes difficult to tell the difference between symptoms of
allergies and the
common cold. The following table outlines some of the differences.
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Allergies
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Colds
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Symptoms
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Allergy symptoms can include a runny or stuffed nose, sneezing, wheezing, and itchy and watery eyes.
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Signs of a cold can include fever, aches and pains, stuffed nose, sneezing, and watery eyes.
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Warning Time
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Symptoms begin right away.
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Duration
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Symptoms last as long as you are around the allergen.
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Symptoms should clear up within a week.
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Anyone who has any respiratory illness that lasts more than a week or two should consult a healthcare provider.
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