Allergies are a histamine response to allergens, while colds are a response to viruses. Allergies have quick onset and clear discharge, while colds develop over days and have thick discharge. Allergies can last for weeks to months, while colds last 7-14 days. Antihistamines relieve allergy symptoms, while decongestants can be used for both. Telling the […]
The common cold is caused by various viruses, with an incubation period of one to ten days. Symptoms vary in severity and duration, and a person is most contagious during the first 72 hours. A cold is an upper respiratory infection caused by a virus called rhinovirus. The incubation period for common cold varies greatly […]
