Is it allergy symptoms or the common cold?

[mamaisland]

We just got rid of our cat and so the mice are coming around. Shortly after the departure of our cat my nose became stuffy, my eyes were watery, my throat became scratchy and I coughed.

My little toddler now is sneezing, her eyes are watery, and her nose is stuffy.

I think this might be allergy symptoms since it sort of comes and goes, it ping-pongs around, unlike when she gets a cold it comes and then goes away.

So how do I know if it is a cold or allergies?

[funone]

I have allergies but I don't ever get a scratchy throat nor do I cough. (I do get red, itchy eyes. And itchy nose.)

I would guess the two of you have a cold. Colds tend to come and go this time of year. The only way to know for sure is to be allergy tested.

Take care.