Every spring, I get terrible allergies – sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes and throat. Sometimes I also feel a bit rundown and warm, almost like I'm coming down with something. Can allergies actually make you run a fever?
8 months ago
No, allergies don't typically cause a fever. If you have a temperature, it is likely a cold or viral infection.
8 months ago
I was actually reading about this yesterday because I had bad sneezing and felt warm. Turns out allergies only cause itchiness and congestion, not an actual fever, which usually points to a virus.
4 months ago
In all my years of dealing with seasonal dust allergies, I have never had a fever. If you are running a temperature, your body is likely fighting an infection, so take some rest.
8 months ago
Allergies don't cause fevers. If you have a fever, it's likely a sinus infection or flu, so save time and see a doctor rather than waiting for allergy pills to work.
6 months ago
A fever is usually a sign of infection, not just allergies. Make sure to get a checkup from your family doctor, especially if you have other health issues, to get the right treatment.
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