How To Tell The Difference Between A Cold And Allergies

(Undated) -- It's tough sometimes to know whether you have a cold or if it's just allergies. Doctor Michael Benninger says allergies are usually predictable and not too severe. Doctor Benninger says an intranasal steroid used when you first feel your symptoms could help whether it's a cold or allergies. He says to give the medicine three-to-five days to start working.