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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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