Hayfever or cold? Here’s what that sneeze could mean

Got the sniffles or sneezes? Sometimes it’s difficult to know whether you’re suffering from hayfever or a cold. This table will help you identify what your symptoms mean.

Symptoms	Hayfever	Cold
Nasal discharge	Clear	Thick and cloudy
Sneezing	Yes	Yes
Nasal itching	Yes	No
Itchy, sore or red eyes	Yes	No
Duration	Varies depending on exposure to allergen	4-7 days
Onset	Rapid	Gradual
Frequency	Varies depending on exposure to allergen	Varies - but more common during winter months

If it’s hayfever you have, there are a number of options available to treat and ease symptoms. Not all hayfever sufferers have the same symptoms – while some may frequently sneeze and have an itchy nose, others may have a runny nose and itchy eyes, so it’s important to talk to your Unichem Pharmacist about your individual symptoms.