Posted on September 25, 2017
With spring “springing up" around us here in Wisconsin, it’s common for symptoms associated with colds and allergies to also appear.
How do you know which is which?
If your symptoms occur around the same time every year, it could be allergies.
A chart of symptoms from the Mayo Clinic website shows us which symptoms are distinctly cold or allergy symptoms and which are shared.
Source: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-cold/expert-answers/common-cold/faq-20057857
| Symptom check: Is it a cold or allergy? | ||
| Symptom | Cold | Allergy |
| Cough | Usually | Sometimes |
| General aches and pains | Sometimes | Never |
| Fatigue and weakness | Sometimes | Sometimes |
| Itchy eyes | Rarely | Usually |
| Sneezing | Usually | Usually |
| Sore throat | Usually | Rarely |
| Runny nose | Usually | Usually |
| Stuffy nose | Usually | Usually |
| Fever | Rarely | Never |
Still not sure? Here’s a fun flow chart from healthline.com:
If you think you may be experiencing allergy symptoms and would like to see one of our providers, call our office today!
