How do you know when you have a cold or when it is just allergies?

Answer 1

Allergy symptoms usually include runny eyes, sneezing, post nasal drip, and dark circles under your eyes.

Cold Symptoms usually have coughing, sore throat, congestion, very stuffy head, low grade fever, and runny nose with lots of mucous

Hope this helps

Answer 2

when my allergies flare up i can still taste and smell foods, when i get a cold i can't smell or taste food

Answer 3

the nostril itch then sneezing is allergies.