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Is it an Allergy? 

                        Is it a Cold? 

             Is it The Flu?

 

Allergy, Cold & Flu Comparison Chart

Treatment options:

Self-care treatment for seasonal allergies include:

  • Benadryl for occasional symptoms (per directions on bottle) this will cause drowsiness
  • A non-drowsy anti-hystamine like Claritin or Zyrtec (per directions on bottle). This is more effective if taken daily, beginning about a week before your symptoms begin.
  • A nasal decongestant will reduce the runny nose

allergy triggers:

  • Pet Dander
  • Dust Mites
  • Cockroaches
  • Grass Pollen / Tree Pollen / Weed Pollen
  • Indoor Allergens (Mold, Dander, Dust)
  • Outdoor Allergens (Plant pollen, Mold, Mildew, Air pollution, Dry & Windy Weather Conditions).

Self-care treatment for Colds & most Flu include:

  • Tylenol or Advil for discomfort and fever (per directions on bottle)
  • Sudefed or a non-ephedra nasal decongestant for nasal congestion (per directions on bottle)
  • Robitussin or Mucinex DM for cough (per directions on bottle)

If over the counter medications do not help you, please call 203-392-6300 to make an appointment to see a provider for further treatment options.

Antibiotics do not treat cold, flu or allergies.

Updated April 2010