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Hayfever or cold? Here’s what that sneeze could mean
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Got the sniffles or sneezes? Sometimes it’s difficult to know whether you’re suffering from hayfever or a cold. This table will help you identify what your symptoms mean.
|
Symptoms |
Hayfever |
Cold |
|
Nasal discharge |
Clear |
Thick and cloudy |
|
Sneezing |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Nasal itching |
Yes |
No |
|
Itchy, sore or red eyes |
Yes |
No |
|
Duration |
Varies depending on exposure to allergen |
4-7 days |
|
Onset |
Rapid |
Gradual |
|
Frequency |
Varies depending on exposure to allergen |
Varies – but more common during winter months |
If it’s hayfever you have, there are a number of options available to treat and ease symptoms. Not all hayfever sufferers have the same symptoms – while some may frequently sneeze and have an itchy nose, others may have a runny nose and itchy eyes, so it’s important to talk to your Unichem Pharmacist about your individual symptoms.