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  • May 23, 2026 at 2:09 am #27487 Reply
    avi_cohen
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    I sneeze and have a runny nose. 🤧 Is it a cold or allergies? How can you tell?

    Understanding the difference between cold and allergy

    If unsure

    Feature Cold Allergy
    Duration ⏳ Days to 2 weeks Weeks to season-long
    Fever 🌡️ Sometimes No
    Itchy eyes 👀 Rare Common
    Mucus 🤧 Thick, colored Clear, watery
    • Timeline helps
    • Antihistamine response
    • Ask your doctor

    How did you finally tell them apart? 🤔

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