Qingbitang Science Popularization: Sneezing and runny nose occur when seasons change. Is it rhinitis or a cold?

Every time the season changes, I start to have a runny nose and sneeze, and nasal congestion and stuffiness are also common. These are also typical symptoms of allergic rhinitis and colds. A considerable number of people can't tell the difference between rhinitis and colds!

If allergic rhinitis is not treated in time, it will have a great impact on our life and health. Therefore, we must learn to correctly distinguish between colds and rhinitis and treat them in time!

Qingbitang: What are the differences between allergic rhinitis and the common cold?

1. Different causes

Allergic rhinitis is caused by stimulation from some allergens, such as dust, pollen, and some animal fur in the air.

In addition, some fungi or foods can also cause allergies in patients, thereby inducing the occurrence of allergic rhinitis.

The common cold is caused by infection with some viruses or bacteria. In addition, factors such as cold, excessive stress, and overwork can also induce the common cold.

Second, the symptoms of the attack are different

After suffering from allergic rhinitis and colds, patients will experience a series of symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion. These phenomena are similar, but when suffering from allergic rhinitis, patients will experience dry and itchy nasal cavity and throat. In addition, patients' eyes will also experience some discomfort, such as red eyes, itchy eyes, burning sensation, and constant tears. When getting up in the morning, patients will also experience a foreign body sensation in the throat and nausea.

When suffering from a cold, patients generally experience symptoms such as coughing, fever, general weakness, and drowsiness.

3. Different course of disease

The common cold has a short course, basically within a week.

Allergic rhinitis has a long course, especially in the spring when there are more allergens. If not resolved in time, the symptoms of allergic rhinitis will usually persist!

Qingbitang Health Center reminds you: There are three differences between allergic rhinitis and the common cold. We must learn to correctly identify them and solve them in time!