Allergy IQ: Common Cold Vs Allergy. Can You Get A Perfect Score?

Regarding: Common cold or allergy symptoms

Choose the one best answer-

1) Allergy symptoms tend to:

   a) Have a more abrupt onset and last for weeks

   b) Evolve over a few to several days then go away within a week

   c) Last for a just a few days

   d) Always go away by age 60

2) Allergy symptoms usually do not include:

   a) Runny nose, nasal congestion, itchy and watery eyes

   b) Fever, muscle aches and marked fatigue

   c) Sneezing and mild fatigue

3) Cold symptoms may be improved by:

   a) Antihistamines and nasal decongestants

   b) Rest and drinking plenty of fluids

   c) Some allergy nasal sprays prescribed by your doctor

   d) All the above

4) Cold symptoms and allergy symptoms:

   a) Respond well to allergy shots

   b) Are helped considerably by allergy environmental controls

   c) May precede a sinus infection and require antibiotics

   d) Are often equally responsive to allergy medications

5) There are well controlled studies (good scientific methods) that prove:

   a) Herbal teas and pills for colds are effective (e.g. Echinacea)

   b) Airborne is effective for the common cold

   c) A yeast free diet will reduce the risk of catching a cold

   d) None of the above

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See my comments on drug ads aimed at the consumer:

www.healthcentral.com/allergy/c/3989/21139/docs-direct-drug/

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