How can you tell if your getting a cold, or its allergies?

Question

I'm not sure if I have allergies or not, but I keep on sneezing. I've been sneezing about 20 times a day, along with a conjested throat and watery eyes. Is this allergies, or am I just getting a cold? Please help :(

Answer 1

That sounds like alergies, mabye dust or pollen?

Answer 2

Usually you can differentiate between a cold and allergies because a cold makes you feel bad all over and allergies usually are itchy,watery eyes and sniffles.A good allergy med is Zyrtec.which you will need a Rx

Answer 3

Usually a cold will make your whole body tired and a little weak allergies are usually contained in the eyes, nose and throat area with itchy water eyes, stuffy or runny nose, and a sore throat

Answer 4

This is for sure allergies you have all the symptoms. Go to the pharmacy and they should help you find an over the counter drug.

Hope you feel better :D

Answer 5

Sounds like allergies.

Answer 6

A cold usually comes with a fever. Allergies don't. Also, look for a cough. I don't know many people who cough with allergies.

Answer 7

take allergy pills if it does not clear up in 48 hours of taking allergy meds call the dr

Answer 8

I had the same problem, I was allergies with a little bit of sinus, you should call your doctor!

Answer 9

No one can properly access ur condition here on yahoo answers,you need to go to an Allergist with a medical degree who can properly diagnose ur case.

Answer 10

well, one med will work and thats how you know