About Allergies: 5 Differences Between the Common Cold and Allergies

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Allergies Allergies Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Daniel More, MD, your Guide to Allergies  The symptoms of the common cold and nasal allergies are often very similar, so it can be difficult to tell the two apart, even for a physician. Learn about the 5 major differences that can help you to determine the difference between nasal allergies and the common cold. 5 Differences Between the Common Cold and Allergies Nasal congestion, runny nose, post nasal drip and sneezing can all be caused by allergies or the common cold. Other symptoms, as well as the timing or pattern of symptoms, and the response to different medicines are all a clue to determining whether symptoms are due to allergies or the common cold. Search Related Topics:  allergic rhinitis  allergy testing  antihistamines Everything You Need to Know About Hay Fever Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, is the most common chronic disease, affecting up to 30 percent of the population. It is the most common reason for chronic sinus and nasal problems. Children and young adults are the most common age groups affected by hay fever, although many older adults and elderly people also experience symptoms. Search Related Topics:  hay fever symptoms  hay fever diagnosis  hay fever treatment How to Treat Hay Fever Learn about the various options available to treat the symptoms of hay fever -- and which ones you should consider, as well as the ones to avoid. Search Related Topics:  allergist  antihistamines  allergy testing Related Searches Allergies Symptoms Allergies Treatment Seasonal Allergies Sinus Allergies Cold or Allergies Featured Articles Anaphylaxis Allergy Shots and Drops (Immunotherapy) Alternative Therapies in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergies Glossary of Terms Information on the Most Common Allergy Medications Blog   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Daniel More, MD Allergies Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Allergies newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What are Allergies? Symptoms of Allergies Diagnosis of Allergies Treatment of Allergies Preventing Allergies Advertisement