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My son is 41/2 has stuffy nose , watery puffy red some crust, eyes a little bit of cough didn't sleep well durning the night is it a cold or allergy?

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Dr. Bhavin Patel answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Need more informatio: Need more information, such as when the symptoms started, how long they have been going on for, whether it is only this time of the year, any other sick contacts in the home or school, fevers, etc. Please have your child's doctor evaluate and suggest further.

Dr Zacharisen agreed

Answered 3/24/2013

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