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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 help you figure out which you have.
Common Cold
Symptoms develop over days
Fever
Body aches
Symptoms last 7 to 10 days
Allergies
Symptoms...
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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?... Read more »
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,... Read more »
Question: My child has had a runny nose, sneezing, wheezing, and coughing for a few weeks now. I thought it was just a winter cold, but now... Read more »
This is the time of year when colds and flu are on our minds. Allergy symptoms can also increase with exposure to new and different... Read more »
A food allergy occurs when the body mistakes a food item for a harmful substance, and the immune system creates antibodies to protect itself. Once... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesThe exact cause of asthma is unknown. Asthma is most likely caused by a combination of genetic (inherited) factors and environmental triggers... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The word asthma originates from an ancient Greek word meaning panting. Essentially, asthma is an inflammatory lung condition that makes it difficult... Read more »
Pollen and dust aren't the only triggers that can set off an allergy attack. In fact, experts say some of the most common allergy triggers are... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
An allergy is an exaggerated immune response or reaction to substances that are generally not harmful.See also:Allergic conjunctivitisAllergic... Read more »
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