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Do You Know How To Tell the Difference
Between Allergies and a Cold?
Take a look at this WebMD article "Is It a Common Cold or Allergies?" to see symptoms, treatments, and preventions!
Take this QUIZ from Kaboose and find out if your child has
allergies or the common cold!
Check out this article from KidsHealth.org: "Learning About Allergies"!
Chart: (Based on Table 5-1 from Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child Ed. 7. Lynn R. Marotz)
Cold vs Allergies
Time of Year
Nasal Drainage
Fever
Cough
Itchy Eyes
Muscle Aches
Length of Illness
COLD
Fall and Winter
Starts clear, turn color after 2-3 days
Common with infection
Loose and productive
No
May have the first 1-2 days
7-10 days
ALLERGIES
Depends on child's individual allergies (indooor/outdoor, seasonal, etc)
Remains clear
No
Usually not productive. Drainage causes throat irritation and shallow cough.
Typical
None
Year round or seasonal depending on individual child
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