Here’s a big one: do you have a fever? Grab a thermometer. If your temp is up, that’s a virus throwing a rager. Hayfever doesn’t do fevers. It’s not that dramatic. It’s more like an annoying roommate who keeps leaving the window open.
Is it a cold, flu or hay fever? How to tell symptoms apart – and boost
Also, aches. Cold? Your legs might feel like you just ran a marathon you didn’t train for. Hayfever? You might feel tired from all that sneezing, but your joints won’t be screaming. So, body aches = cold, probably.
The Time Machine Test
How long have you been suffering? A cold usually peaks in about three to five days. It’s a whirlwind romance with misery. You’re miserable, then you’re better. Simple. Hayfever? Oh, honey. That stuff hangs around for weeks.
If you’ve been sniffling for two whole weeks and it’s still the same watery, itchy nonsense, that’s hayfever. It’s the gift that keeps on giving, right up until the first frost. Also, check the calendar. Is it spring? Summer? Pollen season? Then maybe it’s the flowers.
