Winter Sniffles Allergies or the Common Cold

Title:
Winter Sniffles: Allergies, or the Common Cold?
Word Count:
662

Summary:
Do you know the difference between allergies and a cold? Learn the difference to give appropri

Keywords:
allergies, colds, kids, winter congestion

Article Body:
The cold days of winter bring most of us indoors for the year ˘ and then the sniffles start up
Winter weather can indirectly cause both colds and indoor allergies. Colds increase in winter

With indoor allergies, it’s a similar story. Indoor allergies are caused by dust, which contai

Colds and allergies also show themselves in very similar ways, making it difficult to tell the
Complicating matters, frequent colds may in fact result from allergies. Your body responds to

It’s important to distinguish between colds and allergies, in order to give appropriate treatm

To treat and prevent indoor allergies:
Visit an allergy doctor who can help you identify the offending indoor allergens
Maintain low indoor humidity to kill dust mites and mold
Vacuum using a HEPA filtered vacuum and run a HEPA air purifier to remove airborne allergens
Encase mattress, pillows, and bedding in allergen-barrier encasings to protect from dust mite
Dust and clean frequently
To treat and prevent winter colds:
Wash your hands frequently and disinfect surfaces
Get plenty of exercise and rest
Eat nutritiously, with lots of fruits and vegetables
Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and excess stress
Relieve cold symptoms with nasal decongestants and cough suppressants

When treating a cold, remember that medicines may relieve symptoms, but they will not cure the

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