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Cold or allergies?

September 21st, 2015 at 11:02 pm

The kids have been back just 2 weeks, and the stuffy nose has struck. It might be allergies, because it is that time of the year as well. Does anyone know how to tell the difference?

Over the weekend I mostly did homework and cooked a bit. I feel so much better now that I am all caught up with my classes. I think I will be devoting most of my weekends to homework from now on, but the feeling of being free during the week is priceless.

Of course, I had minimal spending with my "boring" weekend in the books. I picked up some snacks for my classroom from the dollar store and DW did our usual weekly grocery shopping.

I am eagerly awaiting payday. I only get paid once a month, 10 months a year. Plus I was an assistant last year so I took a big pay cut, this year I am back in my own classroom so I will have my regular salary.

4 Responses to “Cold or allergies?”

  1. Miz Pat Says:
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    Allergies usually include some itching and clear mucus.
    Colds and infections have yellow or green mucus.

    I have chronic sinus infections so that is how I tell.
    If its allergies, may I suggest buying elderberry syrup from a health food store. It really helps my allergies (besides and in addition to doctor's orders). It can be safely taken by children over 1 year old.

  2. creditcardfree Says:
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    Yep, agree with MizPat on the symptoms. Itching is often a factor that separates it from a cold.

  3. FrugalTexan75 Says:
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    My allergies are back full force right now, after a lull of a few weeks. Sigh, it was nice while it lasted.

  4. alice4now Says:
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    Thanks for the feedback, guys. It seems to be allergies for my daughter and me, Claritin it is! I will look for elderberry syrup, Miz Pat, thanks for the idea!

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