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I have been suffering with relatively large hives and flu/cold like symptoms, wondering if they are in anyway linked?
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Yes: Viral infections can trigger hives. Or alternatively you can have hives based on some medication or remedy you've been using for the cold.
Answered 3/5/2018
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