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How can i tell if i have a cold or allergies to pollen or both a cold and allergies to pollen because i have a runny nose and stuffy nose ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Allergies: A cold will tend to be sporadic and less often. If you are experiencing regular runny and stuffy nose then this is likely allergies. Have you tried any therapy ? Anti-histamine or the like.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 5/27/2019

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