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If i'm allergic, and someone has a cold, can i catch the cold and then have a hay fever plus a cold?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: Yes, you can have both. They're unrelated, so unfortunately, one doesn't buy you a pass from the other.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/6/2023

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