Is it a Cold or Just Allergies? How Do You Know the Difference?

By , SparkPeople Blogger
Yesterday, my co-worker woke up with a full-on case of the sniffles. Red eyes, a runny nose, and a sore throat plagued her all day. Today my throat is scratchy and my head hurts.
She says hers is allergies. I'm worried mine is a cold.
This time a year, how are you supposed to tell?
Easy! I did a bit of research on the Internet, consulted some people in the know, and voilà!



Keep this chart handy for the next time you're feeling under the weather.

As it turns out, I'm likely suffering from allergies as well. Do you have any home remedies for dealing with a cold or allergies?