How Do I Know If It's a Cold or If I Have Asthma and/or Allergies?

By Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro Monday, April 16, 2007

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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 I'm wondering if it might be allergies and asthma? Answer: Great question! And the answer isn't always clear from the get go, especially at this...

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Anonymous

5/16/07 11:13am

My daughter just had a virus and had a lingering cough and wheezing. We seen a pulmonologist and she has a type of asthma that she should grow out of. Never has shortness of breath or coughs that keep her up like you would think.

Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro

5/16/07 12:00pm

Well, that's the thing about the human body that makes it so difficult to diagnose and treat sometimes. Everyone is different, and though there are common patterns of symptoms among people who have a disease or condition, there can be differences too. But I'm glad your doctor identified what's going on with your child, so you can get the care you need.

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