Telling the Difference Between a Cold or Allergy
By Christian Howd | July 15, 2008
Teachers are no strangers to picking up a few germs, sniffles and sneezes from the classroom. If you’ve ever wondered if your reaction is due to a cold virus you snagged from a student, or the dust accumulating under those bookcases in the corner of your room, LifeHacker tips us to a quick New York Times article on telling the difference:
Allergies virtually always cause itchiness, in the eyes, the nose, the throat, while a cold generally does not. Telltale signs of a cold are a fever, aches and colored mucus.
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