Is it Pollen allergy / Hay Fever or is it a Cold affecting your spring season? Read and you'll find the tips to distinguishing between these two common conditions. Understanding the difference is key to finding the right approach to deal with it, allowing you to get back to enjoying the season.
Spring is a wonderful time, but if you suffer from pollenallergy or hay fever, it can for sure bring certain challenges.
It’s common to mistake the symptoms of pollen allergy for those of a common cold because the body's reactions are strikingly similar: both pollen and viruses can cause inflammation leading to a runny nose, sneezing, and fatigue.
Differences between Pollen allergy and a cold
There are clear signs to help you determine what you're actually suffering from. Pollen allergy and Hay fever often causes prolonged discomfort that varies with the weather and wind, while a cold tends to be more short-lived and is often accompanied by a fever.
Clear signs of Pollen allergy and Hay fever:
Symptoms lasting for several weeks
Frequent sneezing, especially in bursts.
Itchy and red eyes.
Fatigue and a general feeling of being unwell.
Clear runny nose along with nasal congestion.
Feeling unwell.
Possible wheezing if the allergy also affects your airways.
To alleviate Pollen Allergy and Hay fever symptoms, you might explore methods like the CE method with hypnotherapy, which can reduce the body's allergic response, thus decreasing your need for medication and problems in spring and summer.
You can find more information in the menu about Pollen Allergy, including how many have found relief from their symptoms and how it works. And also the science, research and studies plus information about how and why it works.
You can find more information on the blog about Pollen Allergy and Hayfever plus Asthma here
On the other hand, if you have a cold, you can often expect:
Symptoms that disappear after about a week.
Possible fever.
Sore throat.
Thick nasal discharge that may be yellowish in color.
Headache and feeling uncomfortable.
Feeling unwell.
To alleviate cold symptoms, it's best to rest and allow your body to fight the virus.
Vitamins, particularly various forms of Vitamin C, and zinc are known to be beneficial during this time to support the body's needs.
Remember to stay hydrated, especially if you have a fever. Some find relief for their throat with cold lemon water, others with cold peppermint tea, while some prefer warm beverages like tea, preferably with a slice of lemon.
Honey - Many may not know that the fantastic properties of honey can be lost when heated above 40 degrees Celsius.
Now that you've learned a bit about the differences, you'll know whether you have a cold or pollen allergy.
Why not stay ahead of your Pollen allergy and see how you can more easily manage the symptoms with my expertise in hypnotherapy and the CE-method.
Imagine what a significant difference it can do for the rest of your life!
