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On ‘Talk to America’ - Is it an Allergy or a Cold?


Listen online or tune in Thursday, 7 September, at 1400 UTC (10:00 a.m. EDT)

Can you tell the difference between a cold and an allergy? The similarities between them can lead to confusion. An allergy can easily be mistaken for a cold, or vice versa, even though the treatments are very different. And if left untreated, allergies can cause serious health problems. On Thursday, listen in as we explore the differences and similarities with our guests: Marshall Plaut, M.D., of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; and allergist Paul Williams, M.D.

As a closing segment, we’ll look at the latest developments surrounding Iran’s controversial nuclear program and the current U.S. visit of former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami, who will be in Washington, D.C. on Thursday.

Talk to America airs live Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m. (EDT) / 1400 UTC. The 60-minute program reaches millions of listeners around the globe and addresses a wide range of topics from U.S. foreign policy to American movies and sports. Callers can ask questions of guests via telephone, fax, SMS Text Messaging, and the Internet. To listen to streamed programs or get more information, visit the show's web page at www.VOANews.com/talk.

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