Cold usually does not persist beyond 14 days Allergies do – Read to KNOW

• 4th January 2012

Cold & Allergies are very common in winter. There are differences between cold and allergy but many of the symptoms are similar. A very major difference is that cold in most cases do not prevail beyond 14 days.  Allergy symptoms can persist beyond 14 days. Both  cold and allergies need specialized treatment in allergy clinics of hospitals.

Prevention and Treatment of Colds and Allergies

Cold and allergy requires different treatments and it is best to visit suitable doctors, undergo required medical tests before appropriate medicine/s is prescribed. Stay away and avoid substances that you are allergic to. We can be allergic to certain fruits, vegetables, dust, insects and also chemicals used in many common medicines.

To prevent cold stay away and protect yourself from situations and objects from where you can get cold symptoms. Just follow some common and easy things like keep away from people with cold symptoms, wash your hand as required, use proper clothing etc.

Allergies if not treated well and in time can be very harmful, so do take expert opinion of doctors in specialty Allergy Clinics where you get all facilities of Medical Tests, Specialized Doctors and Medicines together.

 

Study & Knowledge Sharing

http://desunhospital.com/allergy-clinic.php

http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-guide/common-cold-or-allergy-symptoms

 

• ByDesun Hospital