Question by Allison K: Difference between a cold and allergies?
what are the symptoms and the differences between these two? i never know what i have, i always think i have a cold, but the medication never helps. could it be allergies?
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Answer by David
you can,t fix a cold with meds. it,s a viral infection. green snot. you can treat symptoms with Nyquil at night for sleeping. an allergy indicates clear snot. you can treat symptoms with otc meds. sometimes a sinus infection occurs at the same time as an allergy attack. a sinus infection is bacterial, and can be addressed with antibiotics.
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A cold is usually something that clears up in a short amount of time. Allergies are something that can last for life (not always, but sometimes).
It is a possibility that it is allergies and not just a cold if your medication is not working but it may just be that you do not have the right medication. Try asking your doctor's opinion.