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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 8 MIN

Allergies, Cold, or Sinus Infection? How to Tell the Difference

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When you start sneezing and your nose starts running, is it allergies or a sinus infection? Tom Miller, MD, talks to otolaryngologist Jeremiah Alt, MD, about how to distinguish allergies from the common cold and sinus infections. Learn which symptoms point toward allergic rhinitis, when facial pressure and discolored mucus may signal a sinus problem, and how over-the-counter and prescription treatments can help.

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