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Friday, April 10, 2015

Ask your clinical health practitioner if you have allergies or a cold

Clinical health in Charlotte, NC
See your clinical health practitioner to determine if you have allergies or a cold

It may be hard to determine if you have a cold or are suffering from allergies. The symptoms are similar making it hard to determine what is wrong without the help of a clinical health provider. The physicians and health care providers at Germantown Primary Care Associates can diagnose and treat all forms of allergies.

Symptoms and causes of allergies and colds

Symptoms of seasonal allergies include a clear runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, and a headache. Other, more severe reactions may include hives or difficulty breathing. Cold symptoms are very similar, but also include congestion.  Causes of allergies can include pollen, dust, and mold.  Other causes can be pet dander, pollution or smoke, as well as medications and food. Cold are caused by a virus.  If you are suffering from symptoms of allergies or a cold you can visit your clinical health provider for diagnosis and treatment.

Is it a cold or allergies?

The clinical health providers at Germantown Primary Care Associates in Germantown, Maryland can determine if you are suffering from a cold or if you have allergies.  A cold will typically last about two weeks, while allergy symptoms will last until you are no longer exposed to the allergen.  Allergy symptoms may come and go, especially if they are seasonal such as pollen. 


Germantown Primary Care Associates in Germantown, Maryland can schedule an appointment for you to evaluate your condition and determine the best treatment options. 

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