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Friday, September, 05, 2008

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Sloane Miller

Sloane Miller

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author & psychotherapist
posted 08/04/2008, comments (0)

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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Dr. Paula J. Busse

Dr. Paula J. Busse

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Medical professional
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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