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Why do i start sneezing and have watery eyes when i have an allergic reaction?

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Dr. Ilan Cohen answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Defense: An allergic reaction is your body's attempt to clear itself of particles or substances which it percieves (sometimes inaccurately) to be a threat. Sneezing clears allergens from the nose and watery eyes flushes them away from the surface of the eye.

Answered 5/26/2012

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