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Dr. Paula J. Busse

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posted 01/11/2008, comment (1)

It's cold outside, so is this a cold or an allergy?

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... Read moreChevron
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An allergy is the immune system's over-reaction to a normally harmless substance called an allergen.

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