can you tell the difference between a cold and allergies
The following are the facts you need to know about allergies: 1  Some of the symptoms are similar to colds, such as sneezing, sore throat, coughing, runny nose, and congestion. 2  Sore throat in allergies is most often caused by postnasal drip.  Allergies can also cause rashes and itchy eyes.
1 Colds are caused by a virus that is passed from person to person, and the typical symptoms include congestion and coughing. A fever is often present, but because colds are viral, antibiotics will not help.  Flus are also caused by viruses, and tend to be more severe than the common cold.