Cold, Flu, Or Allergy?

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Image of young women dressed warmly coughing into a tissue.

You’re feeling pretty lousy. You’ve got sniffles, sneezing, and a sore throat. Is it a cold, flu, or allergies? It can be hard to tell them apart because they share so many symptoms. But understanding the differences will help you choose the best treatment, advises the NIH News in Health.

Chart showing symptoms of a cold vs the flu vs an allergy.

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