Is It COVID-19 or Seasonal Allergies? Here’s The Difference.
So, this morning I woke up feeling like CRAP. Sniffles, itchy eyes, and sneezing like crazy. Sounds like season allergies, right? Or is it?
Well, I went down that rabbit hole to ensure I didn’t have symptoms of COVID-19. So, I figured with seasonal allergies in full swing and cold and flue season approaching, you’d want to know too.
Here’s The Difference Between COVID-19 and Seasonal Allergies Symptoms
According to the CDC website, seasonal allergies typically have the following symptoms:
- Itchy or watery eyes
- Sneezing
COVID-19 symptoms typically include:
- Fever
- Chills
- Muscle and body aches
- New loss of taste or smell
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Diarrhea
But here’s the thing, there is also symptoms that can over-cross each other and be symptoms of BOTH Covid-19 and seasonal allergies. These symptoms include:
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Sort throat
- Congestion or runny nose
So, the bottom line is, it’s hard to determine what you have should you be experiencing symptoms of both.
According to the CDC, f you think you have COVID-19, follow CDC’s guidance on ”What to do if you are sick.” If you have an emergency warning sign (including trouble breathing), seek emergency medical care immediately.
