Allergies vs Cold: How to Tell the Difference (Symptom Chart)

Naurah Gaspard, DNP, FNP-C, FNP-BC

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Allergies or a cold? Compare itching, fever, mucus, timing and how long symptoms last, with a side-by-side chart and tips on treatment from a Florida NP.

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When to See a Doctor for a Cold: 7 Signs It's More Than a Cold

Cherlie Joseph, MSN, FNP-BC

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Most colds clear in 7 to 10 days. Learn the 7 signs you should see a provider, from a fever lasting over 4 days to symptoms that improve and then get worse.

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Best Cold Medicine for Adults: What to Take for Each Symptom (and What to Skip)

Naurah Gaspard, DNP, FNP-C, FNP-BC

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The best cold medicine matches your symptoms. A nurse practitioner explains which ingredients help congestion, cough and aches, and why phenylephrine falls short.

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Sinus Infection vs Cold: How to Tell the Difference and When You Need Treatment

Naurah Gaspard, DNP, FNP-C, FNP-BC

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A cold usually improves in 7 to 10 days; a sinus infection lingers past 10 days or gets worse after improving. Compare symptoms and learn when to get care.

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