COVID Symptoms vs Allergy Symptoms: What to Know
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently shared a chart outlining the different symptoms a person can get from COVID-19 and seasonal allergies.
Why is this important: Spring is fast approaching, bringing minor colds, allergies and more. As COVID-19 still sweeps across the country, the CDC has shared the symptoms so people know what could be affecting them.
Covid19 symptoms: the CDC chart identified the following symptoms of COVID-19:
- Fever or chills.
- Cough.
- Aches.
- Headache.
- Tired.
- Loss of taste or smell.
- Shortness of breath.
- Sore throat.
- Sneeze.
- Itchy or watery eyes.
- Runny or stuffy nose.
Allergy symptoms: the CDC said people will also want to keep an eye out for specific allergy symptoms:
- Cough.
- Headache.
- Tired.
- Sore throat.
- Sneeze.
- Itchy or watery eyes.
- Runny or stuffy nose.
Both: According to the CDC, COVID-19 and seasonal allergies can lead to coughing, headaches and fatigue.
Yes, but: Chills and fever remain more common with the novel coronavirus.
The bigger picture: The coronavirus still infects thousands of people in the United States every day. At least 47,000 people have been infected with COVID-19 in the past day, according to the CDC.
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