" It is not unusual to confuse allergy symptoms with cold or flu symptoms. At AFC Urgent Care Stamford we will be able to help you distinguish between the 2, and treat appropriately for either seasonal allergies or a cold. What are the differences between cold symptoms and allergy symptoms? With a cold, typical symptoms include congestion and a runny nose, itchy watery eyes, fatigue, aches and pains, and sometimes even a low grade fever. Seasonal ...