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When you have a common symptom like a stuffy nose or congestion, you don't always know what condition you have. Are those symptoms part of a cold, flu, allergic rhinitis or sinusitis? It is not always easy to know. Refer to the chart below to match your symptoms with the following conditions.
| Symptom |
Cold |
Flu |
Allergic Rhinitis |
Sinusitis |
| Congestion |
Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
| Cough |
Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
| Dizziness |
Yes |
Yes |
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Occassional |
| Sore throat |
Early |
Mild |
Yes |
Yes |
| Runny nose |
Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
| Stuffy
nose |
Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
| Sneezing |
Yes |
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Yes |
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| Nasal discharge |
May be thick and yellow |
Cloudy |
Thin and clear |
Thick, yellow-green |
| Duration |
5-7 days |
2-3 weeks |
Episodic |
Perpetual if not treated |
| Generalized aches and pains |
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Yes, often severe |
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Mild |
| Sweating |
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Yes |
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| Extreme exhaustion |
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Early and prominent |
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| Fatigue/weakness |
Mild |
Pronounced |
Mild |
Mild |
| Fever |
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High (102-104), lasts 3-4 days |
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Low grade |
| Headache |
Rare |
Yes |
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Yes |
| Itchy nose/eyes/throat |
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Yes |
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| Seasonal pattern |
Yes |
Yes (Winter) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Hoarseness |
Yes |
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Yes |
| Facial pain |
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Yes |
| Bad breath |
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Yes |
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