Saturday, February 11, 2012

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Expert_badge Kathleen MacNaughton

Kathleen MacNaughton

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Allergies, Cold, Sinusitis, Flu -- Which Is It?

It's that time of year again, the time when a sniffly nose, head congestion, coughing, etc. often strike... and then stick around for days, or even weeks. There can be many reasons for this, what with being indoors more, socializing with more people through the holidays, inclement weather, new food, decorations and more due to the holidays, and so... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge Sloane Miller

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author & psychotherapist

Allergies, Colds, Bronchitis? It's Not So Easy to Tell the Difference

A few weeks back the New York Times ran a column in their health section called "The Claim: It's a Cold. No, It's an Allergy." Guess what? Symptoms of seasonal allergies and colds overlap. The column looks to new studies to tell the actual difference; however common sense tells us the difference with or without clinical trials.   How are... Read moreChevron
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Medical professional

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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