Cold, flu, hay fever and seasonal allergies! We have all had at least one at some point in time. Most people will have experienced them more than once and some may be very familiar with all of them. But how well do we know what Cold, Flu, Hay Fever and Seasonal Allergies are? How can we differentiate between them?
Cold vs Flu vs Hay Fever & Seasonal Allergies?
Cold and flu are similar as both are caused by viral agents. Hay fever and seasonal allergies are not caused by viruses and are instead auto-immune responses to particles or pollen in the air. Interestingly, all of these illnesses can cause runny noses, coughs and headaches, and it can be hard to distinguish them from one another, especially considering they all have an effect on the respiratory system.
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