Cold vs. Allergy: How Do I Know the Difference?
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Symptoms
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Allergy
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Cold
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Runny Nose
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often
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often
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Sneezing
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often
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sometimes
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Itchy eyes
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often
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rarely
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Fever
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never
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often
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Aches and pains
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never
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sometimes
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Headache
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sometimes
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often
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Cough
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sometimes
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often
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Dizziness
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sometimes
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often
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Hoarseness
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sometimes
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often
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Recur at a certain time of year
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often
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rarely
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Need for antibiotics
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no
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no
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Warning time
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symptoms occur after exposure to allergen
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gets worse over several days
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How long does it last
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As long as your child is exposed to the allergen
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usually 7 to 10 days
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