Sneezing, watery eyes and runny nose are usually common colds, while a few may be influenza. Common cold is an acute upper respiratory disease caused by viral infection, mostly self-limiting, mainly manifested as sneezing, tearing, runny nose, can also be accompanied by nasal congestion, dry throat, sore throat and other symptoms. 2 to 3 days after the snot can become thick, often accompanied by a loss of taste, dyspnea, etc., usually no fever and systemic symptoms. Severe cases have fever, mild chills and headache. Influenza is caused by influenza virus, high fever, chills, fatigue, general aches and pains symptoms are obvious, nasal congestion, runny nose and other symptoms are mild. Sneezing, tearing and running nose are usually common colds. Because patients with allergic rhinitis also have symptoms of sneezing, tearing and runny nose, it is easy to be confused with the common cold. Therefore, when these symptoms occur, you should consult a doctor in time to find out the cause and standardize the treatment.