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Im very allergic and in the middle of flare up. yesterday i had a very itchy left eye, got better with my allergy medication. today i wake up to a very crusty, not itchy eye and a mildly congested nose. should i test 4 covid? could it be pink eye?

Q: im very allergic and in the middle of flare up. yesterday i had a very itchy left eye, got better with my allergy medication. today i wake up to a very crusty, not itchy eye and a mildly congested nose. should i test 4 covid? could it be pink eye?

: COVID-19 screening is recommended. Rinse eyes and nose with saline. A secondary infection may have developed. If drainage is thick, please see your physician. Avoid smoke and allergic triggers. Over the counter drops for allergic disease are available.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

COVID-19 screening is recommended. Rinse eyes and nose with saline. A secondary infection may have developed. If drainage is thick, please see your physician. Avoid smoke and allergic triggers. Over the counter drops for allergic disease are available.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 12/31/2022

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A member asked:

Im very allergic and in the middle of flare up. yesterday i had a very itchy left eye, got better with my allergy medication. today i wake up to a very crusty, not itchy eye and a mildly congested nose. should i test 4 covid? could it be pink eye?

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Dr Kuitems agreed

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