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Can you catch a cold if you have allergies?
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Unfortunately, yes: Yes, a person can still catch a cold (virus) even if they have allergies. The cold will run its course over a week or so. The allergies (depending on the allergen) may last weeks or months or years.
Answered 4/27/2013
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