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Sneeze! Sniff. Cough.<\/p>\n

Yes, they\u2019re baaaaaack. Those miserable seasonal allergies.\u00a0 Or is it just a cold?<\/p>\n

It can be hard to tell at first, says Dr. Melissa A. Voutsalath, D.O., a UCHealth primary care physician who practices at the Monument clinic.<\/p>\n

The family medicine-trained physician sees plenty of complaints this time of year.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are having people with allergy symptoms early,\u201d she said. \u201dWhen we have those warmer days then allergies can kick up. The thing about living in Colorado is you can get those warm days even early in the winter.\u201d<\/p>\n

Of course, everyone\u2019s allergies crop up at different times.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt depends on what you\u2019re allergic to,\u201d she said. Maybe it\u2019s pollen and weeds, but \u201csome people have them indoors, too, if they\u2019re allergic to things like mold and dust.\u201d
\nDr. Melissa Voutsalath, who practices at UCHealth Primary Care in Monument, treats many patients for allergies this time of year. Pollen and weeds, as well as mold and dust, can trigger allergies.
\nSo how do you know when it\u2019s allergies and when it\u2019s a cold?<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not easy to tell, sometimes,\u201d she said. \u201cThe symptoms often overlap. They have different causes, but many of the symptoms can be the same \u2013 like a runny nose or coughing\u2014 but with allergies, you also may have itchy eyes and sneezing. A fever would be more common with a cold than allergies. And sometimes you can have both allergies and a cold.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you do have symptoms and are not sure whether it\u2019s a cold or allergies, \u201ctry treating for allergies first. And if it\u2019s not getting better, it could be a viral illness. The best way to find out is to visit your primary care physician and see exactly what\u2019s going on.\u201d<\/p>\n

Many viral illnesses need time to run their course, despite treatment, Dr. Voutsalath said.<\/p>\n

Some of the treatments are the same for either ailment.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is some overlap,\u201d she said. She recommends saline nasal rinses and\/or steroid nasal sprays for both.<\/p>\n

Most over-the-counter remedies are somewhat effective, especially if allergies are mild, she added. \u201cSome people may need prescription medication, especially if they have asthma as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

It is common for people with allergies also to have asthma, she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf symptoms persist or worsen, it may be a viral infection that can turn into a bacterial infection,\u201d she said. That\u2019s when it\u2019s important to visit your primary care physician.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also a good idea to see your doctor if allergy symptoms are making your life miserable, she said.<\/p>\n

There are new approaches to treating allergies.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf symptoms are severe or not managed with medications, I would refer a patient to an allergist to have testing performed to identify what the patient is allergic to, because there are options for allergy shots or other immunotherapy. They now have oral allergy treatments that can be done through allergists.\u201d<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t need to suffer endlessly.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is hope,\u201d she said. \u201cThere is hope!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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