Allergies vs Cold Symptoms (Cont.)

Allergies vs Cold Symptoms: How Do I Treat Them?

  Airborne Allergy Cold
Treatment
-Antihistamines
-Nasal steroids (prescription only)
-Decongestants
-Antihistamines
-Decongestants
-Aspirin, acetaminophen (such as Tylenol®), or ibuprofen for aches and pains
 

Allergies vs Cold Symptoms: How Do I Prevent Them?

  Airborne Allergy Cold
Prevention Avoid things that you are allergic to, such as pollen, house dust mites, mold, pet dander, or cockroaches
-Wash your hands often
-Avoid close contact with anyone with a cold
 

Allergies vs Colds: What Are the Complications?

  Airborne Allergy Cold
Complications Sinus infection, asthma Sinus congestion, middle ear infection, asthma
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD