How can I tell if I have allergies or a cold? Is there some way to tell the difference?

2 Comments so far

  1. Cappo359 on April 23rd, 2007

    It sounds more like a cold to me, although allergic reactions to a fresh cut tree can occur. (It’s not the tree, it’s the schmutz on the tree)

    One good sign of a cold would be a fever, but also true colds (rhinovirus) tend to stay in the head. the cough and the heavines in your chest point more towards a Flu virus or Bronchitis.

    Of the three, cold, flu or bronchitis, only bronchitis will respond to antibiotics as it’s usually a bacterial infection and the other two are viruses.

    So if this is similar to last year…I’m gonna bet it’s bronchitis.

    But don’t listen to us, go see your doctor.

    Hope you feel better soon.

  2. Amanda on April 24th, 2007

    Here’s an idea…blow your nose. If what comes out is clear, it’s allergies…if it’s green/yellow/brown, etc…you have an infection. Regardless, you should go to the doctor, even if it’s allergies, they can give you something.

Leave a reply