05/28/2026
Is it a cold or allergies? It can be hard to tell when kids are sniffling, coughing, and waking up stuffy.
In Jackson, TN, we hear this a lot during spring allergies, back-to-school season, and cold and flu season.
If symptoms keep coming back, last for weeks, or include itchy eyes and lots of sneezing, allergies may be part of the picture. If your child has fever, body aches, or seems more wiped out, a virus may be more likely.