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Spring and allergy season is in full swing, however, are your allergies actually a cold? A cold is an infection that is caused by a virus. Allergies are your immune system’s reaction to substances such as pet dander or pollen.
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Both share similar symptoms, like stuffiness and sneezing, making it easy to get them mixed up. Here are a few ways to help you tell the difference, so you can find the right relief for your symptoms: ???
- It’s probably a cold if:
- Your mucus becomes thick, yellow or green
- You have a cough, fever, or mild body aches
- Your symptoms change every few days
- It’s probably allergies if:
- Your mucus is clear or watery
- Your eyes are itchy or watery
- You’ve had the sniffles for more than a week
- Your symptoms show up only in certain situations
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