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Asthma, allergy and immunology
- Conditions
- Tests, treatments and services
- Allergy
- All about allergy
- Cold vs. allergy
- Diagnostic procedures for allergy
- Symptomatic conditions of allergy
- Treatment for allergy
- Tips to minimize allergens inside your home
- Tips to minimize exposure to outdoor allergens
- Types of allergens
- Locations
- Our specialists
- For medical professionals
Cold vs. allergy: How do I know the difference?
Symptoms | Allergy | Cold |
---|---|---|
Runny nose | often | often |
Sneezing | often | sometimes |
Itchy eyes | often | rarely |
Fever | never | often |
Aches and pains | never | sometimes |
Headache | sometimes | often |
Cough | sometimes | often |
Dizziness | sometimes | often |
Hoarseness | sometimes | often |
Recur at a certain time of year | often | rarely |
Need for antibiotics | no | no |
Warning time | symptoms occur after exposure to allergen | gets worse over several days |
How long does it last | As long as your child is exposed to the allergen | usually 7 to 10 days |
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