Is it more than just a cold or allergy? With pollen counts at record high levels, it helps to know the difference …
Signs & Symptoms |
Sinusitis |
Allergy |
Cold |
| Facial Pressure/Pain | Yes | Sometimes | Sometimes |
| Duration of Illness | 10-14 days | Varies | 10 days |
| Nasal Discharge | Thick yellow/green | Clear, thin, watery | Thick, whitish or thin |
| Fever | Sometimes | No | Sometimes |
| Pain in Upper Teeth | Sometimes | No | No |
| Coughing | Yes | Sometimes | Yes |
| Nasal Congestion | Yes | Sometimes | Yes |
| Sneezing | No | Sometimes | Yes |
Source: American Academy of Otolaryngology
Other information you might find of interest:
- A link to up-to-date pollen counts for the Quad Cities from The Weather Channel.
- How to know which sinus treatment is right for you.
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