Is it an allergy or do I have a cold?
My producer is miserable and she isn't alone. Lots of people here at KTVB don't feel up to par right now. Our families are hurting too. My producers little girl was sent home from school this week because she didn't feel well. Guess what, it was just a running nose from allergies.
So, how do you know if you're suffering from something seasonal or worse? Talk to us, my producer desperately wants to know how you determine if you're symptoms are from allergies or from the common cold?
After we posted this blog, one LPN emailed us this chart.
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Symptom checker: Is it a cold or allergy?
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Symptom
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Cold
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Allergy
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Cough
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Usually
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Sometimes
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General aches and pains
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Sometimes
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Never
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Fatigue
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Sometimes
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Sometimes
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Itchy eyes
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Rarely
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Usually
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Sneezing
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Usually
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Usually
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Sore throat
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Usually
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Sometimes
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Runny nose
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Usually
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Usually
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Stuffy nose
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Usually
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Usually
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Fever
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Rarely
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Never
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You can write to her and me at cholly@ktvb.com.
Carolyn
