Is It a Cold or Allergies?

If the spring and summer seasons leave you sneezing and wheezing, you may suffer from allergies. Colds, on the other hand, are more likely to happen at any time (but are more common in the colder months). Although cold and allergy produce similar symptoms, colds usually last only a week or two. And although both can cause nose and itchy eyes, colds and other viral infections can also give you a fever, aches and pains, color and mucus. Cold symptoms often worsen as the days pass, and then gradually improve, but allergies begin immediately after exposure to the offending allergen and last as long as the exposure continues. If you are not sure whether your symptoms are caused by a cold or allergies, talk to your doctor. Dealing with allergies So once you know you have allergies, how do you deal with them? First and foremost, try to avoid things that you are allergic to! If you have a food allergy, how to avoid foods that trigger symptoms and learn to read food labels to make sure you do not consume even small amounts of allergens. For people with environmental allergies, keeping your own house dust and pet dander and watch the weather for the days when the pollen is high can help. Switching to perfume and color without detergents, cosmetics and beauty products (you can see listed as non-allergenic ingredients on product labels hypoallergenic). If you are taking medication, it is important to follow the instructions carefully and make sure that your doctor is aware of nothing gives you an allergist (such as plans or prescriptions). If you have a severe allergy, you may want to consider wearing a medical emergency ID (such as a MedicAlert bracelet), which will explain allergies and who to contact in an emergency. If you have been diagnosed with allergies, you have lots of company. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reported that more than 50 million Americans are affected by allergic diseases. The good news is that physicians and researchers are working to better understand allergies, improved methods of treatment, and possibly prevent allergies completely. Arabic to English BETAChinese to English BETAChinese (Simplified to Traditional) BETAChinese (Traditional to Simplified) BETAEnglish to Arabic BETAEnglish to Chinese (Simplified) BETAEnglish to Chinese (Traditional) BETAEnglish to FrenchEnglish to GermanEnglish to ItalianEnglish to Japanese BETAEnglish to Korean BETAEnglish to PortugueseEnglish to Russian BETAEnglish to SpanishFrench to EnglishFrench to GermanGerman to EnglishGerman to FrenchItalian to EnglishJapanese to English BETAKorean to English BETAPortuguese to EnglishRussian to English BETASpanish to English