QUESTION: How can I tell if it’s a cold or allergy?
ANSWER: A cold comes on slowly over six to eight hours. It often begins with a tickle in the throat. Sneezing starts and you begin to feel chilled, congested, and achy. Allergies start suddenly with sneezing and congestion. Body aches, fever, and headaches are not part of allergies. Allergy symptoms can linger while colds symptoms end in five to seven days.
