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Flu Like Symptoms Allergies: Differentiating Between Flu Like Symptoms and Allergies
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If you are experiencing flu like symptoms, allergies may be the root cause. Too often, common allergies go undiagnosed as patients treat the symptoms with cold medications, decongestants and other over the counter drugs.
To learn more about allergies and differentiating between a long cold and a possible allergic reaction, keep reading.
All Allergies Aren't Created Equal
Allergies won't always manifest themselves as a case of the sniffles and red, itchy eyes. Some may present themselves as an upset stomach, a rash or as a range of flu like symptoms. Allergies are, essentially, just a series of reactions to antigens like pollen, mold or anything in your environment that your body is sensitive to.
Some allergic reactions will present themselves as a low-grade fever, aches, pains and chills – all symptoms associated with the flu.
Knowing the Difference
Typically, a flu shouldn't be too short and it shouldn't be too long. If your aches, pains and flu like symptoms seem to continue for several weeks or over the course of an allergen “season,” it's a likely indicator that you're reacting to a particular pollen or airborne particle.
If your flu symptoms continue indefinitely without relenting, then you may have a bigger problem – like mold in your living environment.
If you suspect that mold or asbestos may be causing your chronic flu-like symptoms, then you should consult with your doctor and look into having your home thoroughly inspected.
Tis the Season
If it's the middle of January in Michigan, chances are that you're suffering from the flu and not a pollen-based allergic reaction. Allergy season is usually through the warm spring and summer months.
However, not all allergic reactions are caused by pollen. As mentioned earlier, some may be caused by mold in the living or working environment, some may be caused by airborne particles and pollution and others may even be caused by diet.
Talk to Your Doctor
Your doctor may diagnose with you the flu or they may prescribe you with a short course of allergy drugs to test their efficacy. Another method is to test the individual for specific allergies to see if they are actually the root cause of the flu-like symptoms.
Another professional you may want to speak to is a naturopath – they will test you for a variety of food and environment-based allergens. They can also help you improve your diet as a way of boosting your immune system and improving your ability to help you fight off viruses like the flu.
A Flu Vaccination
If you're suffering from flu like symptoms, allergies could be the culprit. However, the flu is the most likely cause. To protect yourself, make sure that you get a flu vaccination every year.
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