2007-06-23 03:39:53 · 6 answers · asked by kidosha 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
the best way i tell for myself...i take a nice long bath/shower...get very clean...breath in the steam...if i continue to hack and sneeze, usually it is a cold...if i am releaved for a short period of time it is usually allergies...best way is to go to the doc...
if the sneezing promotes...this is gross...yellow snot...its a cold
2007-06-23 03:44:20 · answer #1 · answered by Daisy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Colds, infections, flu and allergies all involve the immune system – the body’s mechanism for resisting disease and infection. The immune system produces antibodies to eliminate foreign substances.
In the case of a cold, infection or flu, the foreign bodies are harmful bacteria or viruses. The immune system attacks these invaders, which have the potential to harm the body.
In the case of allergies, the body mistakes a harmless substance, such as pollen or dust, for a dangerous invader. It then launches an attack that leads to the symptoms commonly associated with allergies.
Lots more news on this below - it's not always easy to tell the difference! But, I think this info will help:
http://allergy.health.ivillage.com/nasalsinus/coldsvs.allergies.cfm
2007-06-23 03:46:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Colds and allergies can have the same types of symptoms.
Colds often come with fever, allergy normally does not.
Sinus allergies often become the perfect medium for an opportunistic cold virus to move in, thus giving you a combination.
The person who finds a sure way of telling the difference initially will make a fortune.
2007-06-23 09:47:32 · answer #3 · answered by DAVID M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allergies normally last more than 2 weeks . Try a nasal spray of salt. Don't try to make your own as u will get it too strong or too week. I think it actually toughen the inside of the nose and keeps it from getting worse.
2007-06-23 03:51:11 · answer #4 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
green nasal drainage shows an infection. you have a chilly yet whilst the it gets worse or the fairway nasal drainage keeps after 7-10 days then see your document as you will possibly have a sinus an infection or some thing else.
2016-10-18 11:15:59 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If something sugary tastes awful - it's a cold.
if you crave salty things it's allergies.
works for me.
The " Cure" same for both- eat lightly- plenty of water and rest. shower and keep hands away from your face.
2007-06-23 03:50:56 · answer #6 · answered by ditdit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋