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How do i know if i have bad allergies or a cold?

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Can be hard: While there is alot of overlap in symptoms btw a cold and allergies ( sneezing, nasal congestion ) BUT a cold typically has a fever and will resolve in 7-10 days while allergy DOES NOT have fever and will last weeks to months.

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Answered 7/18/2018

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