Rhinitis or cold? These symptoms should be distinguished

Recently, the temperature difference between day and night is large

Many people experienced symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose

Most people mistakenly believe

This is a cold caused by the change of seasons

But another situation is often overlooked

——Allergic rhinitis

How to distinguish between colds and allergic rhinitis?

How to prevent allergic rhinitis?

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Can't tell the difference between allergic rhinitis and a cold?

Master these key points and quickly identify

How does allergic rhinitis occur?

Allergic disease is a chronic disease

It is when some or some allergens from the outside world enter the body.

Allergic reactions caused by

Allergic diseases

Common types include allergic rhinitis

Allergic conjunctivitis, allergic bronchial asthma

Skin allergies, gastrointestinal allergies, etc.

Colds are caused by some external pathogens

Inflammatory response after entering the body

It is an infectious inflammation

Allergies are non-infectious inflammatory diseases

Master the following points

Quickly distinguish between colds and allergic rhinitis

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01 Duration

The duration of a cold is generally 7 to 10 days, and no longer than two weeks. The course of allergic rhinitis varies depending on the type, and generally lasts more than two weeks.

02 Nose and eye symptoms

The symptoms of a cold are mild or moderate sneezing, yellow nasal discharge, and no eye or skin discomfort; the symptoms of allergic rhinitis are more obvious sneezing, clear nasal discharge, itchy eyes, and itchy skin.

03 Systemic symptoms

Common colds usually have symptoms such as fever, loss of appetite, and muscle aches; allergic rhinitis does not have systemic symptoms such as fever.

How harmful is allergic rhinitis?

Experts advise

Allergic rhinitis should not be taken lightly

If treatment is not timely

Allergic rhinitis may be complicated by allergic conjunctivitis

Sinusitis, nasal polyps and even asthma

In addition, allergic rhinitis

May affect children's growth and development

Have a certain impact

How to prevent allergic rhinitis?

Identifying allergens is crucial

If you are allergic to pollen

It is recommended to take 1 to 2 weeks before the pollen season arrives.

Start taking anti-allergy medicine

Wait until the pollen season arrives before continuing to use the medication

When pollen season comes

It is recommended to wear masks and goggles when going out

Reduce contact with allergens

If you are allergic to dust mites

Bedding should be washed and dried frequently

If you are allergic to mold

You need to pay special attention to wet places such as bathrooms and corners.

If you are allergic to animal dander

It is recommended not to keep pets

Don't treat allergic rhinitis as a cold

Correctly distinguish rational use of drugs

Take precautions