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I have allergies that affect my throat and i do take claritin and benadryl which helps but ive also had infections in throat, how do i tell the differ?

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Allergy vs infection: True soreness of the throat would be unusual for an allergic reaction, but favors infection-either viral or strep. Development of head cold often follows a viral sore throat while strep doesn't produce head cold symptoms. Throat allergies often cause itching, watery eyes, nasal congestion with clear mucus.

Answered 4/8/2018

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