Is it a cold? Or an allergy? (HealthDay)

(Friday, 1 April HealthDay News) - colds and allergies can cause similar symptoms and discover what condition you have is the first step to obtain redress, the American College of Allergy, asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).

Common cold is caused by one of the more than 200 virus that spreads from person to person. Allergies, which are not communicable are caused by allergens, such as pollen, which prompts the immune system to respond.

In the spring, high trees and grass pollen levels cause symptoms cold-like sneezing and other for the estimated 60 million of allergic rhinitis Americans, more commonly called hay fever.

There are a number of ways to make the distinction between spring allergies and colds, said the ACAAI. Cold moves followed generally, starting with a nasal stuffiness, throat irritation and the low-grade fever, by sneezing and a runny nose with mucus thickening that often turns yellow or green. Common allergy symptoms include sneezing, itchy eyes and nose, the mucus is generally clear.

While colds usually last a week or two, allergy symptoms persist and may even worsen with prolonged exposure to the allergen causing your symptoms. Spring allergies can last six weeks or more.

Pain and fever probably indicate a cold, itching eyes while East of the strong evidence of allergies.

A sore throat and cough may occur with allergies, but more probably suggest a cold. Cough is common in colds, but can also be a sign of asthma related to allergy, especially among children. People with a persistent cough should see an allergist, advises the ACAAI.

More information

The American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and neck surgery has more on hay fever.

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