Not all the sneezes are the same. It can be challenging to determine the actual cause of sneezing especially during winter season. Additionally, increased air pollution in urban areas makes many people susceptible to allergies. This article may be helpful for the physicians to differentiate between cold and allergies when their patients complain of recurrent episodes of sneezing!

It can be often challenging to differentiate between cold and allergies because cold can be easily confused with allergies. Following indications may help to differentiate between the two: Level of fatigue : If the patient complains feeling drained or fatigues, then it is likely a case of common cold. Research shows that common colds can me make an individual feel sleepier than normal, an obvious indication that the body needs rest as the body's immune system is fighting against a bug. Itchy Throat Or A sore…