Is it a 'cold' or is it an 'allergy'?

[Matryoshka]

Has she started any solids yet? I would be observing for food intolerances too, as i always thought i had allergies until i stopped eating dairy. I no longer have watery eyes or a running nose or IBS symptoms unless i consume dairy. Just something else for you to consider

[Visitor6]

I found this on an opposition site. Unless the discharge turns milky or yellow/green I'd suspect an allergy.

It's a Spring too so the perfect time for allergies to surface! So too there are always so many allergens in the house too, even things like dust mites. Allergies do take some time to develop depending on the allergen.

The dogs do sound like a reasonable culprit too.

ALLERGY
Lasts longer than a week or is recurring
Usually no fever
Nasal discharge is thin, clear & watery
Sneezing frequently or in bursts
Blocked nose
Watery eyes
Itchy, rather than sore throat
Itchy eyes, nose, throat


COLDS
Usually lasts up to a week
Sometimes mild fever
Nasal discharge is thick and cloudy, perhaps coloured
Infrequent sneezing
Blocked nose
Unlikely watery eyes
Sore throat
Unlikely itchy eyes, nose, or throat

[Ellie]

Thanks for your replies! SB that's a great list, thanks for finding it.

Yep...I think it's allergies. She has been in the lounge with me for the past hour and a half and hasn't sneezed once and doesn't sound mucusy at all? She's happy...doesn't seem 'sick'...laughing, playing...mmmm....going to wait a little longer then take her back in the kitchen/dining area and we'll let the dogs in and see what happens. Funny that it has only happened since they've been playing in the rain the past few days! Oh and she does have exzma...so the Dr thinks?