Is it a Summer Cold or Allergies: How to Tell the Difference?

It’s the middle of summer, and you suddenly find yourself sneezing, sniffling, and reaching for tissues — but is it a summer cold or allergies?

Here’s how to tell the difference between a summer cold and allergies, and how clean air can help ease both:

Summer Cold: What It Is?

A summer cold is caused by a virus — most commonly rhinovirus — and spreads through airborne droplets or contaminated surfaces. Despite the season, viruses don’t take a vacation.

Symptoms include:

·         -Sneezing and congestion

·        - Coughing and sore throat

·        - Fever and body aches

·        - Symptoms develop gradually and fluctuate

·         -Lasts about 7–10 days

Seasonal Allergies: What to Expect

Summer allergies are triggered by pollen, mold spores, and dust mites — all of which can thrive indoors if not properly filtered out.

Symptoms include:

·        - Sneezing, nasal congestion, and itchy eyes

·         -Runny nose with clear mucus

·         -No fever

·         -Symptoms appear suddenly and persist

·         -Can last weeks or months depending on exposure

How Airpura Can Help

Whether you're recovering from a cold or managing indoor allergies, the air you breathe matters. Airpura air purifiers are equipped with 40sqft -100sqft Super HEPA filters and activated carbon to remove:

- Airborne viruses and bacteria

·        - Pollen, mold, and dust

·         -Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and odors

Breathe easier this summer— with the right information and the right air purification system, you can reduce symptoms and support your overall wellness.

 

References : https://www.healthline.com/health/summer-cold

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/summer-cold