Smell the cold or allergy? Here are the different symptoms.



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So many this year, many are sniffy.
And now the everlasting question often comes back: is it a cold or an allergic reaction? So the different symptoms differ.

EXTERNAL LINK: There is also a combination product that contains antihistamine and cortisone. Read more here.
Allergy is one of the most common popular diseases in Sweden, where the most common type is that you are sensitive to pollen. According to Asthma and the Allergy Association, up to 30 percent of all Swedes are affected. For those who are allergic, problems arise when the particles of, for example, birch or grass spread in the air and get stuck in the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose or throat.
In addition to pollen, hypersensitivity to fur animals, mites, and various foods is common. These people are allergic all year round, while people with pollen experience their problems in season, especially during spring and summer.
Allergies can develop even in adulthood. For those who experience a reaction the first time, it can be difficult to know if the symptoms are due to a cold or allergy. This is how the symptoms differ:

NOSE AND NECK
● Allergy to the nose and throat can cause a runny nose, itchy nose and throat, stuffy nose, and sneezing attacks with many sneezes in a row.
● Colds are often characterized by a stickier larynx, a stuffy nose, occasional sneezing, and a sore throat.

EYE
● Red, itchy, and runny eyes are often signs of an allergy.
● A cold rarely affects the eyes.
It is common to have allergies in the eyes, nose and throat, but the reactions can also affect the different parts separately.

THE BODY IN ANOTHER
● Allergy sufferers often experience fatigue and symptoms persist for a long time.
● A cold is also marked by fatigue, but also by fever, headache, pain and / or pain. Cold symptoms often continue for about a week.
Over-the-counter treatments
There are medications that can reduce the discomfort of allergy sufferers. Among the over-the-counter alternatives, according to the care guide, are 1177 antihistamines that can help against smell, sneezing, and eye problems, as well as cortisone that helps against longer-lasting nasal congestion.
Anyone who has tried over-the-counter medications for a few weeks without effect should see a doctor.

Three questions and answers about allergies.

I think I am allergic, what do I do? Anyone suspected of being affected should take the symptoms seriously. Start by visiting the local pharmacy, where you can get advice on prescription drugs.

What do over-the-counter medications do? The antihistamine helps the body block the allergic reaction, and cortisone suppresses inflammation of the nose caused by the allergy.

Is the allergy hereditary? Yes, the risk of contracting allergies is higher for those who have it in their families.

EXTERNAL LINK: There is also a combination product that contains antihistamine and cortisone. Read more here.

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