You may have a cold if:

• Symptoms last all day long and are worse at morning and night
• You begin to feel better after seven to 10 days
• Your symptoms include fatigue, body aches, fever and a sore throat

You may have allergies if:

• Symptoms include itchy eyes, rashes or wheezing
• Symptoms last longer than 10 days (with no fever)
• Mucus is clear
• Symptoms worsen during certain times of year, after being outside or when leaving windows open
• You notice “allergy shiners” (dark under eye circles)