How to Tell if Spring Symptoms Owe to Allergy, Cold or Something More Serious

SATURDAY, April 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — When your head is splitting, your nose is running nonstop, your eyes are itching and you’re coughing, coughing, coughing, what’s the best way to fight back?

That depends on what’s causing your symptoms, said Dr. Ian Tullberg, an urgent care and family medicine provider at UCHealth in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

It might be a cold or seasonal allergies, but flu season isn’t over yet, so that’s a possibility, too, he said. So are viruses like strep, pneumonia or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Your battle plan varies according to the cause you suspect.

Full Article

Allergy Information

What Are Seasonal Allergies?

More than 67 million americans suffer from allergy symptoms, including hay fever. But, what is an allergy? What is an allergic reaction? What are common allergy symptoms? What allergy treatments are available?

Full Article

What is Pollen?

Pollen is one of the most common allergens in the United States. Pollen is an airborne allergen, which is picked up and carried by the wind. Various trees, grasses and weeds create pollen, which can cause hay fever, irritate your eyes and skin.

Full Article