PEDIATRICIAN QUESTIONS
If you want to talk to your doctor about your child’s allergies, here are some questions you might want to ask. Here is a guide to help prepare for your next pediatrician visit.
These symptoms can appear in both colds and allergies
(although not all symptoms may appear)
| SYMPTOMS | ALLERGIES | COLD |
|---|---|---|
| Symptoms occur all at once or within a few hours |  |
|
| Coughing |  |
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| Sneezing | |
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| Runny nose | |
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| Headache | |
Symptoms for allergies can vary and can be more prevalent in the spring and fall for seasonal allergies sufferers.
These symptoms are more typical of a cold*
| SYMPTOMS | ALLERGIES | COLD |
|---|---|---|
| Mucus from coughing or sneezing is typically thick, yellow or green† |  |
|
| Symptoms are accompanied by fever | |
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| Symptoms can be more severe in the spring or fall |  |
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| Muscle aches | |
*Colds can cause different symptoms and sometimes, the symptoms may be more severe. If you think you may have a cold, talk to your doctor.
†Yellow or green mucus discharge could indicate an infection requiring medical attention.
