{"id":9409,"date":"2024-03-22T10:14:56","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T08:14:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/damasalisconsult.hr\/kako-razlikovati-alergiju-od-prehlade\/"},"modified":"2024-08-16T12:57:40","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T10:57:40","slug":"how-to-differentiate-between-allergies-and-colds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/damasalisconsult.hr\/en\/how-to-differentiate-between-allergies-and-colds\/","title":{"rendered":"How to differentiate between allergies and colds?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you ever been confused by symptoms like a runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might not be sure whether you&#8217;re dealing with allergies or a cold. This text will help you understand the differences and recognize the key signs of both conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a cold?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A cold is an acute viral catarrhal inflammation of the nasal mucosa and the front part of the throat, during which symptoms such as a runny nose, nasal and ear congestion, dryness, tightness, mild sore throat, fever, and slight muscle aches appear.<\/strong>&nbsp;The illness typically lasts&nbsp;<strong>6 to 7 days<\/strong>, after which complete recovery occurs.&nbsp;<em>Treatment of the common cold is symptomatic, including rest, warm drinks, and fever-reducing medications.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">What are the key differences?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/damasalisconsult.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/kako-razlikovati-alergiju2-1024x556.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/damasalisconsult.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/kako-razlikovati-alergiju2-1024x556.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/damasalisconsult.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/kako-razlikovati-alergiju2-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/damasalisconsult.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/kako-razlikovati-alergiju2-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/damasalisconsult.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/kako-razlikovati-alergiju2-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/damasalisconsult.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/kako-razlikovati-alergiju2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/damasalisconsult.hr\/en\/kako-razumjeti-prepoznati-i-upravljati-alergijama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Allergies<\/a>\u00a0and colds have some common symptoms, but there are several key characteristics that can help differentiate them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Allergy symptoms are most pronounced in the morning and late evening, while cold symptoms persist throughout the day.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Cold symptoms resolve spontaneously after a short period, whereas allergy symptoms last significantly longer and usually subside only with appropriate medication.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>If symptoms last longer than two weeks, there is a possibility of an allergy.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>A family history of allergies increases the likelihood of developing allergies.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>If symptoms recur every year at the same time (spring, summer, fall), it is almost certainly an allergy.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Allergies cause irritating itching of the eyes and nose, while such itching is not present with colds.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>In allergies, nasal and throat mucus is watery and clear, while in colds, the mucus is usually thick and yellow-green.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Sneezing does not bring relief in allergic rhinitis, while sneezing typically leads to relief in colds.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Positive allergy test results indicate an allergy.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the mentioned symptoms persist for a long time, it is advisable to seek advice from a family doctor, as it is most likely an allergy, i.e., allergic rhinitis and\/or asthma. If necessary, your doctor will refer you for further diagnostic evaluation and a specialist examination by an otorhinolaryngologist or pulmonologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/damasalisconsult.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/kako-razlikovati-alergiju3-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/damasalisconsult.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/kako-razlikovati-alergiju3-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/damasalisconsult.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/kako-razlikovati-alergiju3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/damasalisconsult.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/kako-razlikovati-alergiju3-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/damasalisconsult.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/kako-razlikovati-alergiju3-18x12.jpg 18w, 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