India, July 10 -- The monsoon season brings a whole set of health problems like infections, digestive issues, nasal congestion and, most prominently, the common cold. The damp and humid weather also creates favourable conditions for allergens such as dust mites and mould to thrive. However, since colds and allergies can cause similar symptoms, it may be difficult to tell them apart. ALSO READ: Surgeon warns heart patients to avoid drinking iced cold water: 'Puts stress on the cardiovascular system.'

Speaking to HT Lifestyle, Dr Sayan Mukherjee, consultant- clinical immunology, rheumatology at Narayana RN Tagore Hospital, Narayana Health, Kolkata, shared that people often confuse allergic rhinitis with the common cold because the two cond...