CHECK YOUR SYMPTOMS TO HELP FIND OUT.
There are many common symptoms between a cold and allergies, and it is often difficult to distinguish between them. Common symptoms include:
- Sneezing
- Runny nose
- Itchy nose
However, there are clear distinguishing signs and symptoms that differ between the two. Here is a comparison table to help you differentiate.
| Check your symptoms | Allergies | Cold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congestion | Do you have a blocked nose/congestion? |
Usually |
Usually |
|
Eyes |
Are you experiencing itchy eyes? |
Usually |
Rarely |
| Fatigue |
Are you experiencing fatigue? |
Sometimes |
Sometimes |
|
Fever |
Are you experiencing a fever? |
Never |
Rarely |
|
Body Aches |
Are you experiencing body aches? |
Never |
Mild body aches |
|
Change over time |
Have your symptoms changed over time (ie, sore throat first, then cough)? |
Stay the same |
Change in types of symptoms |
|
Duration |
Duration of symptoms? | Weeks (e.g. 6 weeks for grass pollen season) | 3-14 days |
| Itching | Are you experiencing itchy nose and/or throat? |
Usually |
Rarely |
|
Pets |
Have you been exposed to a new pet? |
Pet exposure |
Unrelated |
The common cold and allergies display many of the same symptoms such as: runny, itchy nose and eyes; sneezing; fatigue and headaches. However, there are some differences. You are probably suffering from an allergy if:
- There is no fever.
- Mucous secretions are clear and runny.
- Sneezes occur in rapid, multiple sequence.
- Itchiness in nose, ears and throat is present.
- Symptoms last longer than the typical duration of a cold, which is generally around 7 days.
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