Allergy Symptoms (Cont.)

Allergy Symptoms Versus the Common Cold

It is sometimes difficult to tell the difference between allergy symptoms and the common cold. The table below outlines some of the differences:
 
 
Allergies
Colds
Symptoms
Allergy symptoms can include a runny or stuffed nose, sneezing, wheezing, and itchy and watery eyes.
Signs of a cold can include fever, aches and pains, stuffed nose, sneezing, and watery eyes.
Warning Time
Allergy symptoms begin right away.
Cold symptoms usually take a few days to start.
Duration
Allergy symptoms last as long as you are around the allergen.
Cold symptoms should clear up within a week.
 
Anyone who has any respiratory illness that lasts more than a week or two should consult a healthcare provider.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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