updated on July 30, 2020 Whether it’s the result of a simple allergy or a viral infection, a cold can cause a lot of discomfort in the person having it. The symptoms of a cold caused by allergies range from itchy and runny nose, itchy eyes to skin rashes and usually occur at a particular period of the year. However, the symptoms of a common cold are fatigue, headaches, sore throat as well as fever. Since it’s hard to tell the difference between the two, appropriate measures can be taken so as to treat it or ease the symptoms. Some of the measures you can take include: Blowing your nose Once you catch a cold, your immune system responds immediately by releasing a chemical called histamine which causes your nasal membranes to produce a lot of mucus. Though it’s not harmful to swallow the mucus (or phlegm), blowing your nose to let the mucus come out of your head isn’t either. It’s better than sniffing it back. Resting A common cold causes fatigue and pains. Havi