Lake Oswego, OR
A member asked:
I am having head congestion, watery eyes and sneezing. coughing beginning from drainage from nose. allergies or flu?
1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in

Dr. Andrew Murphyanswered
Allergy and Immunology 31 years experience
Depends: Both flu and allergies can cause upper respiratory symptoms. Flu however will be associated with high fever and resolve in 7-10 days. Allergy symptoms, depending upon exposure, can last a day or two ( think cat exposure) to months ( pollens).
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