Your eyes are watery, your throat is as scratchy as a Brillo Pad and congestion has become a way of life.
Cold or allergy? 
Indoor allergies are more common than you might think, and often go undiagnosed and untreated as colds.
More than 50 million Americans are believed to suffer from indoor allergens like dust, dander, mold and mites found inside the home, according to WebMD statistics.
You can’t treat what isn’t properly diagnosed. Learn what you can do now to recognize the symptoms of indoor allergies and find out how to distinguish them from a cold.
Indoor allergy symptoms often closely resemble a cold but there are often tell-tale ways to tell the difference between the two. Compare what you are experiencing to the symptoms below to determine if you have a cold or an allergy.
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A drippy nose with a watery, clear discharge (allergy) vs. a green or yellow mucus (cold).
- No fever (allergy) vs. elevated temperatures, chills and body aches (cold).
- Lingering symptoms present for several weeks or months (allergy) vs. symptoms present for 7 to 10 days (cold).
Get medical attention to diagnose if the symptoms you’re experiencing is a cold or an allergy.
Have you ever had misdiagnosed allergies?