At this point in our lives, we all may think we know if we have allergies are not, but are you playing off what might be an allergy as a summer cold?

A cold generally resolves itself in seven to 10 days. “If cold symptoms last for longer than seven to 10 days then you can rest assured that it’s not just a cold, and that it’s more likely to be allergies,” Winders says. “So that’s one sure fire way to know.”

If you’re realizing you might have allergy symptoms, the time of year you start noticing symptoms could also tell you what you’re allergic to. Winders explains that if patients notice symptoms in the spring, they probably have a grass or tree allergy, while if they notice symptoms in the fall, it’s more likely to be ragweed.