My sister lives in San Antonio, and the allergy count is really high. She has stuffy nose, red eyes, sore throat, and no fever. Is it safe to assume that she just has allergies, or is it a cold?

Do these symptoms seem like allergies to you?
well you see,
little pollen fluffballs are floating around and my nose is stuffed up and my ears feel clogged, when someones talking to me I always ask "what" because I hear it all muffly or something… I'm really worried, recently I just had an ear infection and maybe crap is just still stuck in my ear. Can you please help me? I'm thirteen years old and really worried I'm afraid my hearing will be bad forever. please dont scare me. IM FREAKING OUT!

Hello,

It's been more than a month now that I've been having a running nose and a strong cough. These past few days, I've been feeling tired and weak. My ears are also blocked and sometimes have a hard time hearing. What do you guys think about these symptoms? Someone told me it might be chronic cough but not too sure.. anyone have any ideas on what it might be. Thanks

P.S. I have no allergies.

Viruses(common cold) and bacterial infections cause the same symptoms. on the cellular level its all the same. There's something interfering with the cell's regulatory processes.

If you have a cold then you need to support your immune system with vitamin C. the cold will leave your body within 2-3 weeks.

If you still feel sick after 2-3 weeks, ask for an antibiotic. Take the whole course.

If you still feel sick after taking the full course of antibiotic, you may want to look into getting tested for infectious mononucleosis, std's, etc.

You may have developed sinusitis or an ear infection which would explain the tiredness and weakness. the cough can be cause by mucus draining down the back of the throat and irritating the lining of your bronchi. Go to your doc if you are still not better by tomorrow. He may prescribe an antibiotic to combat the infection. better safe than sorry.

It could be bronchitis.. have it checked.. I have your same symptoms but have not been to the docs yet… trying to wait it out….I know eventually it will go away on its own and I really don't want to take any antibiotics for it…

(Go to the doctor and ask him.) I think you are having a longlasting cold

Everyone is telling me that both of my children (5 and 1) could have allergies. they both have had several "colds" within the last few months and they always get it at the same time. I don't have allergies myself, but I always assumed that you would have allergy symptoms throughout the entire allergy season. but am I wrong? Do the symptoms come and go?

It depends on what that particular person is allergic to and how much of the allergen that person is exposed to. Like pollen from trees and plants at certain times of the year can be worse than at other times and if your children come close to that pollen or allergen, they may have an attack raising the symptoms.

Symptoms do come and go, depending on what pollen is in the air and how high the pollen count is. Spring and fall are the worst time for allergies.

Please help.. I don;t thnik it is a cat allergy cause it takes time for me to experience it.

Usually immediately. sometimes it takes just walking into a room with a cat and sometimes it takes touching your eyes/nose after touching cat.

sometimes it takes me a few hours before the symptoms show…

3-5 min. or depending how allergic and how serious ur body is. 1-2 min.

Usually the alergies will happen immediately, like sneezing or rashes, but sometimes they wont start for a while. Depends on how you were exposed, and how much you are allergic you are to cats.

Either immediately, or, after a few hours. I get allergies if I stay over a friend's house who has a long-haired kind of cat.

My daughter used to be able to play with cats and then around
the age of 8 (I think) she started itching after playing with them.
Now she is 11 and if she touches them she has to wash her
hands immediately or her nose starts to get all congested
and she gets itchy.

Depends on the level of your allergy to them. to some people is is immediately and others it takes some longer time.

Survey Shows Many Americans Confuse Allergies and Sinus Infections

May 18, 2011 — Many people misdiagnose themselves as having allergies when they actually have sinusitis, a survey shows, and skip a visit to the doctor.

The survey was conducted by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).

The AAFA says that when people confuse sinusitis symptoms with signs of allergies, they often suffer longer than they would if they visited a doctor, who could make a proper diagnosis.

The AAFA says symptoms of sinusitis are similar to signs of allergies, but that too many people try to diagnose themselves.

According to a survey of 621 people, conducted online from a database of asthma and allergy patients, about 70% of sinusitis sufferers most trust a primary care doctor to correctly diagnose symptoms, yet only 36% go to one for help.

Self-Diagnosis Can be Counterproductive

Among the findings of the survey:

• 47% of respondents with sinusitis admit to self-diagnosing when they have symptoms.
• 37% are doing more self-diagnosing now than they were five years ago.
• 41% of those who say it is not easy to distinguish signs of allergies from signs of sinusitis still go ahead and diagnose themselves when they have symptoms.
• 51% admit they have misdiagnosed themselves as suffering from allergies when the cause turned out to be sinusitis.
• 39% say they think it’s hard to tell the difference between the symptoms of a cold, flu, allergies, and sinusitis.
• 55% of people who have heard of chronic sinusitis underestimate the minimum number of weeks this condition may last; 39% admit they don’t have a clue about duration.
• Only 26% of respondents who had heard of chronic sinusitis were aware that a minimally invasive treatment option exists for the condition.
• 49% of respondents have never seen an ear, nose, and throat doctor about their sinusitis.

Allergies vs. Chronic Sinusitis

Mike Tringale, vice president of external affairs at the AAFA, says in a news release that there’s a key difference between allergies and chronic sinusitis.

“If you have allergy-like symptoms that last longer than 12 weeks, or symptoms that occur more than three times per year, with symptoms usually lasting more than 20 days despite treatment attempts, you may have chronic sinusitis and should see a doctor for a correct diagnosis and the right medical solution,” he says.

About 7 million Americans suffer from chronic sinusitis, resulting in some 32 million cases reported by doctors and other health care providers every year.

The survey was released to coincide with the peak of spring allergy season, which makes it important for people with symptoms to see a specialist, says the AAFA.

Stacey Silvers, MD, of Beth Israel Hospital in New York, says chronic sinusitis has been underdiagnosed for many years.

Because so many people are confused about treatment of the chronic sinusitis and more than 50% of people do not respond adequately to medications, “it’s important that they consult with an ear, nose and throat physician to get the most appropriate treatment to alleviate long-term suffering,” she says.

Common symptoms of sinusitis include: 

• Facial pain
• Nasal congestion
• Yellow or green mucus in the nose
• Fever

Some cases of chronic sinusitis due to infection are treated with antibiotics.

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The symptoms are pain and burning on urination
Difficulty starting your stream
Some people feel a pulling sensation in the pubic area
Feel like you have to go all the time and when you do you only dribble.
Bladder spasms

You really need to drink 8 glasses of water a day to maintain proper bladder function. that will help wash out bacteria that grows from holding in urine.

You will need to see your doctor and probably give a urine sample at his or her office. the doctor will prescibe an
antibiotic and if you are having spasms in your bladder area the doctor can prescribe something for that too.
Make sure to take a list of medication you are taking (if you are) and any allergies to medications you may have with you to the doctor.

Cranberry juice is good to drink when you have a urinary tract infection. Also, watermelon is excellent to help you urinate.

Take your medication as the doctor orders and do not stop taking the antibiotic until you finish it, even if you are feeling better.

I'd say you feel better in 3 to 4 days of increased fluids and the right medication.

Good luck to you and take care!

you should see your doctor if you are having any pain or burning when you have to pee. i am not a doctor but i would suggest that you should go to your doctor and discuss this with them and getting over any infection is based on when you start the meds. i hope this helps some.