Rarely, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea may be allergic reactions to food. Fever, sore throat and muscle aches are characteristic of URI's. Allergy symptoms often disappear when treated with antihistamines, while fever, chills, and sore throat will not be affected. Allergy symptoms are usually worse in the mornings during Spring and Summer when pollen counts are high. URI's are usually gone after about 14 days.
Allergies often linger longer.
Sometimes allergies and URI's may be present at the same time. Consult your family doctor or a Student Health Center provider if you have any questions. Sneezing attacks in February, March, or early April mean that tree pollens are most likely the culprit. If you suffer most in midsummer and early fall, ragweed is probably to blame. If your symptoms appear in late fall and disappear in summer, you may be allergic to molds.