2006-10-13 17:34:39 · 6 answers · asked by Jay S 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Symptom checker: Is it a cold or an allergy?
Symptom / Cold / Allergies
Cough / Usually / Sometimes
General aches
and pains / Sometimes / Never
Fatigue / Sometimes /Sometimes
Itchy eyes / Rarely / Usually
Sneezing / Usually / Usually
Sore throat / Usually / Sometimes
Runny nose / Usually / Usually
Stuffy nose / Usually / Usually
Fever /Rarely / Never
check :
http://dwp.bigplanet.com/allergies/cold/
http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/allergy/coldall.html
2006-10-13 18:59:49 · answer #1 · answered by good med stud 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Okay, this is a very difficult thing to explain, but I'll try my best! I have bad seasonal allergies, so I can definitely tell the difference, but they are really very similar, so that's why it's hard for me to explain. When my allergies are flaring up, I don't have a runny nose like I do when I'm getting sick, but I do sneeze CONSTANTLY - over and over and over again. My nose itches and I have a tickle in the back of my throat. I don't have a cough or a sore throat, or anything else that usually suggests a sickness. My eyes get very watery and itchy as well, and I get a slight headache. I hope this helps!! If not, you may have to see a doctor to find out which one is plaguing you. I know it's a pain, but they really are so similar that it's hard for someone who doesn't have a medial degree to tell the difference! Good luck you two!
2006-10-14 00:54:24 · answer #2 · answered by Megan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cold usually lasts from 7-10 days whereas allergies are chronic and recurrent.
2006-10-14 01:05:54 · answer #3 · answered by Jim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i also have this allergic chronitis. i sneeze and i have a runny nose whenever i encounter dust and after taking a bath. before i thought i just have colds, but i observed its always happening. i consulted a doctor, he said it's allergy.
2006-10-14 01:25:59 · answer #4 · answered by rjyll 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i asked a very similar question earlier question and I got no answer :( Im suffering from that dilemma as we speak . . . I wanted to see if anyone knew how to stop it or nip it in the bud before it gets worse
2006-10-14 00:47:05 · answer #5 · answered by Esme 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your nasal mucus is green your sick. If it is yellow you probablly are experiencing a reaction to a allergen.
2006-10-14 01:00:30 · answer #6 · answered by Miss. Tiff 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋