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Do Eye Boogers And Runny Nose Indicate Allergy?

My 10-month old has eye buggers, cranky, runny (clear) nose, no fever but very hot (seems like) and just miserable.
He also has a cough. we thought it was allergies, but the allergy medicine doesn't seem to be working. Please advise.
Also, his eyes are a bit glossy/watery.

posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

It is possible that he is in the early stage of a viral upper respiratory tract infection (common cold).
It would cause irritation ,cough and runny nose.

If the nasal congestion is bothersome to him, you can consider normal saline drops to help clear him up.
If a fever develops then paracetamol can be used.

You doctor would be able to advise any further medication if needed but in many small children only minimal treatment is given unless symptoms are very irritating to the child.

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Do Eye Boogers And Runny Nose Indicate Allergy?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic It is possible that he is in the early stage of a viral upper respiratory tract infection (common cold). It would cause irritation ,cough and runny nose. If the nasal congestion is bothersome to him, you can consider normal saline drops to help clear him up. If a fever develops then paracetamol can be used. You doctor would be able to advise any further medication if needed but in many small children only minimal treatment is given unless symptoms are very irritating to the child. I hope this helps