How to tell the difference between rhinitis and a cold How to tell the difference between a cold and

The main symptoms of allergic rhinitis are nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, which are often confused with a cold. The incidence of allergic rhinitis has obvious seasonality, which mostly occurs when the temperature changes significantly and the four seasons change, and it is mostly in autumn and winter. From August to December every year, a large amount of pollen is scattered in the air, which makes it easier to get sick, and this is the case every year.

Although the clinical manifestations are complex and varied, the common symptoms are sneezing, watery nose and nasal congestion, so many patients treat allergic rhinitis as a cold and take simple cold medicine**, which delays the correct diagnosis**. In fact, there is a difference between the symptoms of a cold and allergic rhinitis. Colds are usually accompanied by sore throat, cough, etc., and in severe cases, fever, headache, body aches, and even nausea and diarrhea.

The typical symptoms of allergic rhinitis are paroxysmal sneezing, runny nose, nasal itching, nasal congestion, and some can be accompanied by eye allergies such as itchy eyes. A nasal discharge test at the hospital can easily determine whether you have allergic rhinitis.

Allergic rhinitis can cause sinusitis, otitis media, nasal polyps, bronchial asthma, etc. At present, there is no special method for allergic rhinitis, but it is necessary to pay attention to prevent allergic rhinitis when the seasons change, and pay attention to adding clothes to strengthen warmth when the temperature difference is large. The air in the room should be ventilated and kept fresh.

Patients with allergic rhinitis should try to find out the source of allergies, reduce the chance of contact, usually avoid contact with pollen, pets, etc., and seek medical attention in time when symptoms such as runny nose and sneezing occur.

1.The pathogenesis is different.

Allergic disease is a chronic disease, which is an allergic reaction caused by some or some allergens from the outside world after entering the body. The common types of allergic diseases include allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, allergic bronchial asthma, allergies, gastrointestinal allergies, etc.

The cold is caused by the inflammatory reaction caused by some pathogens from the outside world entering the body, which is infectious inflammation.

2.The duration is different.

The duration of a cold is generally 7 to 10 days, and the longest is not more than two weeks; The course of allergic rhinitis varies depending on the type of rhinitis, and it is generally longer than two weeks.

3.Eye and nose symptoms are different.

The cold is manifested by mild or moderate sneezing, runny yellow nose, no eyes or ** discomfort; Allergic rhinitis is manifested by obvious sneezing, watery nasal discharge, itchy eyes, and itching.

4.Systemic symptoms are different.

Colds generally have symptoms such as fever, loss of appetite, and muscle aches; Allergic rhinitis has no systemic symptoms such as fever.

Both colds and rhinitis can cause nasal congestion and runny nose. The difference is that the cold is transient and can return to normal in about a week, and the rhinitis will last longer; Second, colds are often accompanied by headache, fever, sore throat, cough, etc., and rhinitis does not have these symptoms; The third is rhinitis is a chronic disease, which can be caused by a cold in the early stage, with symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, and decreased sense of smell.