Cold, Flu, or Allergies? How to Tell the Difference this Fall

Not sure if your symptoms are from a cold, the flu, or allergies? Learn how to tell the difference and when to see a provider. Take the Allergy Quiz or Find a Provider near you today. Understanding the Confusion Every fall, countless people wonder: Is it a cold, the flu, or allergies? Each…

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Cold, Flu, or Allergies? How to Tell the Difference

Am I Suffering from Allergies? Or Something Else?

There is a wide range of variability from person to person when it comes to allergies. The unique circumstances of each person and their environment as well as what type of symptoms occur, how often they occur, and how troublesome they are all have significant meaning. Gathering this…

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Am I suffering from allergies? Allergy quiz, allergy testing

A Deep Dive into Summertime Allergies

As the warmth of summer graces us with its presence, many of us are eager to embrace outdoor activities and soak up the sun. However, along with the barbecues, beach days, and sunny strolls, comes an uninvited guest: allergies. For many people, summer is synonymous with sniffling, sneezing, itchy…

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summertime allergies, seasonal allergies

Six More Weeks of Winter

The first official Groundhog Day celebration took place on February 2, 1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and was the brainchild of local newspaper editor Clymer Freas. He sold a group of businessmen and groundhog hunters on the idea of gathering around the inaugural famous groundhog to see…

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Six More Weeks of Winter

Flu, Allergies, Cold, or COVID?

With the approaching fall season, we typically witness flu and viral season quickly arrive as well. Simultaneously weed pollen, dust mite, and mold allergy sufferers are preparing for an intense time of year. This year however, the ongoing spread of COVID-19 and reputable variants adds an…

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Flu, Allergies, Cold, or COVID?

Is It Allergies Or A Cold? 5 Ways To Tell

Seasonal allergies and colds share some common symptoms, so it may be hard to tell the two apart. Both conditions typically involve sneezing, a runny nose and congestion. There are some differences, though. Additionally, colds usually include coughing and a sore throat, but these symptoms can also…

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Is It a Cold or Winter Allergies?

If you’re sniffling and sneezing this winter, you might think it’s a winter cold or flu — but it could be allergies. “In the winter, most of the allergies that you’re going to suffer from are going to be indoor allergies — mold, cockroaches, dust mites and animal dander,” Joan Lehach, M.D., an…

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Think You Have A Cold? Think Again

Itchy throat? Runny nose? You must have caught that bug that is "going around" the office, right? Well, not so fast. While we're quick to jump to the "I've got the latest bug" conclusion, most of us neglect considering another extremely common ailment this time of year: allergies. There are…

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Healthy Memphis: Know difference between seasonal allergies and cold symptoms

What you should know Spring and summer open up the enjoyment of outdoor activities and scenery. Yet a runny nose, stuffiness, and itchy eyes can ruin the experience. Relief methods depend on whether you have an allergy or a cold.

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How to handle allergies in school

Pollens from schoolyard trees and grasses may trigger your child’s allergies. Or indoor allergens such as mold and animal dander may set them off. Make a reference card about your child’s triggers and reactions for the school nurse. Be sure to include your child’s typical allergy symptoms and what…

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What sets off your asthma?

Winter can be tough on asthma sufferers: Cold, dry air can set off symptoms, including shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing and coughing. But you can reduce your exposure and minimize symptoms. Here are three triggers linked to cold weather, and tips to help protect your health:

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Flu Symptoms Could be Winter Allergies

Are you worried that you're getting a cold? It might actually be something else. This flu season is shaping up to be one of the worst in years. But not every sniffle and sneeze signals the flu or a cold. They could mean winter allergies.

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Do I Have Fall Allergies or the Flu?

Are you feeling tired? Have a scratchy throat? Maybe you nose is running. This is happening to many people right now. You may be wondering what is going on. Am I getting sick or what?

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Flu/Cold or Allergies?

Cough. Sneeze. Wheeze. You know the symptoms, but do you really know the cause? The similarities between symptoms of the flu/cold and nasal allergies (also called allergic rhinitis, indoor or outdoor allergies, seasonal allergies or hay fever) can cause confusion. Worse, it can cause you to make…

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Cold & Allergy Quiz: Do You Know the Difference?

Do you know the difference between colds and allergies? Take this short quiz to find out. Which of the following is a symptom of both colds and allergies?  Coughing  Sneezing  Runny nose  All of the above Click here to take this short quiz to find out if you know the difference between colds…

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