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 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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