06/01/2026
Need some guidelines when telling the difference between a cold vs allergies?
👉🏼 People with seasonal allergies almost never have a sore throat or a cough. Viral infections, on the other hand, often do cause this symptom. And people with seasonal allergies don't usually have a fever, but those with a cold often do. With a seasonal allergy, you may notice puffy eyelids and dark marks under your eyes.
Fever - Never allergies.
Itchy eyes - Usually allergies
Sore throat - Usually cold
Sneezing/Runny nose - Usually both
But when in doubt, get it checked out!
