Do i have a cold or is it allergies?
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Do your eyes itch?  Do you wake up with a lot of nose congestion and sand in your eyes?  Watery eyes?  Itchy throat?  Have to clear your throat a lot?  These are all signs of allergies.  Try antihistamines with decongestants.  If it just started to get bad recently it could be due to spring coming, it's my worst time of year for allergies.
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Signs of a cold coming.
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you might have allergies. Check with your doctor to make sure that it's not something more serious. Your doctor should also be able to give you something more effective.
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hay fever is caused by allergens, pollen etc. a cold is an infection caused by a virus.
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allergies are a response to allergens (ie pollen, pet dander etc.). In response to allergens, your allergies are cause by the bodys release of histamines. Some allergies can be acquired over time or indicative immediately after exposure to an allergen. \n\nAllergens are typically caused non-living factors like food, medicine, pet dander and not by living factors like bacteria or viruses. Bacteria and Viruses are classified as "infections" and not allergies.\n\nIf your coworker has a cold, then yes you can get that. It's caused by a virus that can be spread in mucous and water droplets from the lungs, but if its only allergies you are completely fine!\n\n[edit]\n\nIn regards to Germacidal's post...\n\nYou can receive an infection secondary to an allergy, but the allergy it self is not the cause. To receive an infection, you must come in contact with a bacterium or viron that successfully penetrates into your body.\n\nSecondly, just because you have a severe allergy to plant pollen or other airborne allergens does not indicate your likeliness to get an infection. \n\nBe sure to wash your hands often especially before eating and drinking. This should decrease your chances of contracting an infection...
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I'd guess allergies.  Have you had your house checked for mold?
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Did the dr do a blood test to rule out infection, like a white blood count?  You might have a virus, severe cold, or infection.  You normally don't run a fever with allergies but they can turn into sinus infections and upper respiratory, even bronchitis.  Rest, drink lots of fluids, take a fever reducer of some kind, maybe something for the congestion, maybe a vaporizer for the chest discomfort, try some chicken soup, and see how you feel Monday, if not better please go back to the dr as you may need an antibiotic.
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maybe sinuses or a cold? i know the feeling but i mainly get it when i have a head cold.
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It may be a nocebo, everyone's nose either clogs or runs after crying, but if you relate it to allergies the nocebo effect kicks in and you THINK you are allergic to something, and thus you "are" :P
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Yes I have seasonal allergies. My throat gets swollen, i recommend taking benedryl or claritin. a doctor will just make you pay more for a drug that works just as good.
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A cold or a virus can give you the same symptoms.  The only way to know for sure if you have influenza is to go to your doctor.  He will take a swab (it will hurt, he is going about four inches into your nose with a Q-tip) and send it off to the lab.  If it is the flu, the treatment is pretty much the same as a cold unless you get worse or are in a high risk group.
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Jesus, is everyone paranoid or what!!! Sounds like you have a bit of a head cold with a snotty nose.  Seems like your feeling ok apart from having to blow your nose a bit more.  You are unlikely to have an infection that can be treated by antibiotics if you don't have temperature. I'm sure your nose will be back to normal in a few days.
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You might be suffering from allergies. It is common around this time of the year. Try taking Claritin, it works great for sneezing.
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There can be allergies with almost anything. Throat swelling or itching can be a sign of allergic reaction which needs to be checked by a doctor as that is a serious reaction! \n\nMy child and I both have to carry epi-pens and we both stay away from allergens! We don't want to get those horrible reactions in throat and eyes again.
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I would say either you are really really tired, or you have an allergy to something in your environment. Mine burn a lot when I am extremely tired.
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If you have a cold, it could be mucous. On the other hand, since you have had this before and if it doesn't appear to go away, consult your doctor who can check for a growth, etc.
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Could be allergies get your doctor to check it out.