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A 26-year-old female asked:

I have a slightly scratchy, sore throat with watery eyes and mild congestion with clear mucus. is it a cold or allergies?

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Dr. Dominic Riganottianswered

Infectious Disease 27 years experience

Could be both: It could be both...but the watery eyes is a clear sign of allergies..especially here in Florida.

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