<s>[INST] Could my cold symptoms actually be allergies? [/INST] It's possible, if you're sniffling but not achy or feverish. Also, if your symptoms last longer than 2 weeks, and you also have red, itchy eyes, it might be allergies. But it's often hard to tell the difference because people with allergies and asthma are more likely to get colds. They may already have inflamed and irritated lungs, so they're less able to fight off a virus. Source: WebMD. Link: https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/top-10-questions-cold. Field: General Medicine. Disease: Cold </s>