Is it the flu?... a cold?... or just annoying sinuses? This time of year and the constant change of weather is wreaking havoc on allergy sufferers.

On Ask the Expert, Dr. Ashleigh Halderman joined the KRLD Afternoon News. She is with the Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery at Parkland Health and UTSW, Assistant Professor of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery.

Dr. Halderman breaks down the different, yet common, symptoms of respiratory illnesses and when it's time to address your sinus issues with your doctor.

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Is it the flu?... a cold?... or just annoying sinuses? This time of year and the constant change of weather is wreaking havoc on allergy sufferers. On Ask the Expert, Dr. Ashleigh Halderman joined the KRLD Afternoon News. She is with the Department of Otolaryngology Head &amp; Neck Surgery at Parkland Health and UTSW, Assistant Professor of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery. Dr. Halderman breaks down the different, yet common, symptoms of respiratory illnesses and when it's time to address your sinus issues with your doctor.
Image courtesy of Getty Images

KRLD afternoon anchors Kristin Diaz and David Rancken speak to a specialist in any given field every day for their “Ask the Expert” segment.

KRLD afternoon anchors Kristin Diaz and David Rancken speak to a specialist in any given field every day for their &ldquo;Ask the Expert&rdquo; segment.

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