Could This Be Allergy?

Max, my baby Max, yesterday you seemed stuffy, kind of congested.  This morning you came to our bed, sneezing away.  Allergy?  Beginning of a summer cold?  Hope it's allergy.  Now I understand why all the parents want to think their child has allergies and not some sort of acute illness.  Allergies are somehow more benign, less threatening - then there's no fear of impending fever, dehydration, a week of misery, etc.  So I made you take a Claritin, Max, and I'm hoping for the best.