Cold vs. Allergy: How Do I Know the Difference?
| Symptoms |
Allergy |
Cold |
|
Runny Nose
|
often |
often |
|
Sneezing
|
often |
sometimes |
|
Itchy eyes
|
often |
rarely |
|
Fever
|
never |
often |
|
Aches and pains
|
never |
sometimes |
|
Headache
|
sometimes |
often |
|
Cough
|
sometimes |
often |
|
|
sometimes |
often |
|
Hoarseness
|
sometimes |
often |
| Recur at a certain time of year |
often |
rarely |
| Need for antibiotics |
no |
no |
| Warning time |
symptoms occur after exposure to allergen |
gets worse over several days |
| How long does it last |
As long as your child is exposed to the allergen |
usually 7 to 10 days |
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