Hayfever symptoms vary from person to person and often involve sneezing, runny/blocked nose, red, watery, and itchy eyes, and an associated itchy throat. Normally these symptoms last for more than 6 days. If the above symptoms persist, it is likely to be hayfever rather than a cold.

The chart below may help you establish which you are suffering from.

Is it a cold or hayfever?   Hayfever Cold Sneezing Uncontrollable bouts Itchy nose, eyes, throat, ears, roof of mouth Puffy, watery eyes Fever Stuffy nose Runny nose Irritable Duration > 6 days 4-6 days