Do you have a Summer Cold or Allergies?

Summer Cold Symptoms

Summer cold symptoms include a runny or congested nose, sneezing, sore throat, scratchy throat, and cough.

What are Summer Allergies?

Summer allergies, also known as allergic rhinitis or hay fever, affects many people of all ages in the United States. Allergies in the summer are caused by a reaction to airborne particles such as pollen. The particles can cause nasal, throat, lung, and eye reactions. In spring and summer, pollen from trees and grass causes allergic reactions that can worsen when you are outdoors.

Summer Allergy Symptoms

Types of Symptoms

Summer Allergy Symptoms

How to Avoid a Summer Cold

There are several measures you can take to reduce the likelihood of getting a cold in the summer:

• Wash your hands and limit your exposure to sick people – Colds can be transmitted from person to person and sometimes from touching contaminated surfaces with the virus.

• Boost your immune system – Get plenty of sleep, eat healthy, stay hydrated, and avoid excessive activity or stress. These are all ways to make sure your immune system is functioning at its best in the event it must fight off a summer cold virus.

Summer Allergy Treatment

Treating summer allergies involves avoiding or reducing exposure to the allergens that trigger your reactions. For example, if you are allergic to pollen, staying indoors on days with high pollen counts can help with your allergy symptoms. Using air filters and showering after spending time outdoors can help remove continuous exposure to allergens.

There are also over-the-counter treatments. Saline sprays and rinses help wash away allergens from the nasal lining. Antihistamines can also help with itchiness and inflammation.

If your summer allergies are severe, you may want to consult with your allergist about other alternatives such as allergy shots.

How to Avoid Summer Allergies

Is it a summer cold or allergies?

Allergies are persistent and longer lasting. A summer cold typically lasts three to seven days. Colds can cause thick, greenish-yellowish mucus. Allergies cause thin, translucent mucus. Colds can cause fever or sweats.

Can you get a cold in the summer?

Yes, you can get a cold in the summer. Despite the fact that colds are more common in fall and winter, you can still get a cold in the middle of summer.

How to avoid a cold in summer?

How to cure a cold in the summer?

Can you have allergies in the summer?

Yes, allergies in the summer are caused by a reaction to airborne particles, such as pollen. In the summer, pollen from trees and grass causes allergic reactions.

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