03/24/2026
In eastern North Carolina, "in like a lion, out like a lamb" might as well describe the pollen counts this time of year. But is it the last of cold and flu season getting to you, or the pollen? Usually, allergies will have more "itchy" symptoms and watery eyes and nose. Cold viruses are more likely to cause a fever and thicker mucous. By the way, the color of your mucous doesn't point to viral vs bacterial infections, but that's a different post.