Allergy season coinciding with the rise of the coronavirus can cause a lot of confusion on whether you are just having allergies or if it is the coronavirus.
Allergy Symptoms
The best way to tell allergies apart from coronavirus is by looking at the symptoms that both of them show and compare them to what you are experiencing. Some symptoms of allergies are:
- Irritated eyes
- Runny nose
- Sore throat
- Nasal congestion
- Constant sneeze
- Itchy eyes
Coronavirus Symptoms
Symptoms of the coronavirus include:
- Dry cough
- General fatigue
- Fever
- Other aches and pains
- Trouble breathing
- Chest pains
- Blueness in skin
- Inability to stay awake
Common Symptoms and Differences
A key difference between allergies and COVID is that allergies will present itchy skin while coronavirus does not. It’s hard to get into a doctor’s office these days so if you can identify the symptoms and figure out the differences, it is recommended to take medications for allergies. Perhaps the most important point for this is that if you are experiencing any symptoms like this, just stay inside regardless of if you think it is COVID or not. The common symptoms of both can get confusing and frighten people. However, to tell the difference, you need to take into account all of the symptoms that you are feeling and get tested.
Doctor’s Note:
As a rule of thumb, if you feel any of these symptoms, simply stay inside. If you do need to go out for any reason, wear a mask! It not only protects you from the virus but it protects others that are around you. Stay away from crowds and be sure to practice social distancing when leaving the house. If you think you have the coronavirus, go to your local testing facility and get tested!