Colds can cause acute rhinitis, and allergic rhinitis, both of which can present symptoms such as runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, etc., but there are certain differences in etiology, symptoms, course and treatment.
1. Causes and symptoms: Colds are acute inflammation of the nasal mucosa caused by viral infection, with symptoms such as nasal congestion and sneezing, accompanied by other symptoms such as low-grade fever and fatigue. Allergic rhinitis is due to allergic irritation after contact with allergens, with symptoms such as itchy nose, loss of smell, etc. It can also cause itchy eyes, itchy throat and ears.
2. Duration and treatment: Colds and flu are often characterized by persistent symptoms throughout the day, and can be cured with a combination of medications such as aminophenol pseudo-methamphetamine tablets, usually in 7 to 10 days. Allergic rhinitis often intermittent episodes in the day, lasting a long time, more than 2 weeks or more, allergic rhinitis can be treated with levocabastine hydrochloride nasal spray.
It is recommended that patients should consult a doctor in time after symptoms appear, and standardize the medication and treatment after the doctor clarifies the cause of the disease.