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Is it Allergies or a Cold?

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With fall here, it can be hard to tell whether you're dealing with a cold or allergies. Image for illustration purposes
With fall here, it can be hard to tell whether you’re dealing with a cold or allergies. Image for illustration purposes
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CLEVELAND CLINIC – With fall here, it can be hard to tell whether you’re dealing with a cold or allergies.

But according to Cleveland Clinic allergist Sandra Hong, MD, there are some key differences.

“Very frequently colds can linger for about seven to 14 days – they can come with fevers and make you feel achy. Allergies, on the other hand, will recur every single year,” Dr. Hong explained.

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As Dr. Hong noted, allergies are usually chronic, while colds resolve on their own.

Along with fever, a wet cough and sore throat are more common with a cold or other illness.

Though some cold and allergy symptoms overlap – itching, watery eyes, sneezing and a runny nose are typical of allergies.

So, what triggers those fall allergy flare-ups?

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“While there are many types of weeds, ragweed is one of the most common triggers for fall allergy symptoms – along with molds,” Dr. Hong said. “Indoors, we continue to deal with year-round allergens like pet dander, dust mites and indoor molds.”

If you’re always struggling with allergies, Dr. Hong said an allergist can help identify the cause and come up with a treatment plan.

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