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I am having head congestion, watery eyes and sneezing. coughing beginning from drainage from nose. allergies or flu?

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Dr. Andrew Murphy answered

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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Answered 1/21/2019

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A member asked:

I am having head congestion, watery eyes and sneezing. coughing beginning from drainage from nose. allergies or flu?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Murphy answered

Dr Singh and 4 doctors agreed

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