Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose. Lactose is a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products. The. purpose of the community is to share support and information with Lactose Intolerant patients, their loved ones and caregivers. Topics in the community include: causes, clinical trials, complications, family issues, living with Lactose Intolerance, prognosis, research, and treatments.
Is It a Cold or Allergies?
Use the chart below to determine if your symptoms are indicative of a cold or allergies.
SYMPTOMS COLDS ALLERGIES
Time of year
More common during the winter.
More common spring through fall.
OccurrenceSymptoms appear one at a time (i.e. sneezing, runny nose, congestion)
Symptoms occur all at once.
DurationTypically last 7-10 days.
Continue as long as you are exposed to the allergen.
SneezingNot as common.
Usually, sneezing will occur 2 or 3 times in a row.
MucusYellowish nasal discharge.
Clear, thin, watery discharge.
