With the threat of COVID-19 always looming and more symptoms being added to the condition every day, you may be wondering about the differences in COVID-19 vs. allergies and the symptoms.
Allergy Symptoms
The usual symptoms of allergies include itchy nose, itchy eyes, running nose, postnasal drip, and sneezing. Allergy symptoms don’t cause fevers. If kids are experiencing allergies, they may cough, but the children will be otherwise feeling well and happy despite the allergy symptoms. Some less common symptoms of allergies include headache, shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing. Allergies are not contagious and are caused by a response in the immune system. Medication is available to treat allergy symptoms so you can find some relief.
COVID-19 Symptoms
Symptoms of COVID-19 include cough, fever, headache, shortness of breath, loss of smell or taste, body aches, vomiting or nausea, runny nose or congestion, sore throat, and diarrhea. Coronavirus and COVID-19 are contagious and spread through close personal contact, sneezing, and coughing. Currently, there is nothing to treat COVID-19 but there are some medications that can be used to fight some of the symptoms, such as fever.
When it comes to COVID-19 vs. allergies, there are some symptoms that overlap. If you have any of the symptoms that overlap, it is important to speak with your doctor. If you do get allergies every year then be on the lookout for symptoms that are different from what you may have had in the past. It is possible to have both COVID-19 and allergies at the same time so if you are suffering from COVID-19 symptoms, as well as symptoms of allergies, then contact your doctor.
What to Know about Allergies and COVID-19
Many people that have allergies also have asthma. Asthma does make you more vulnerable for having more severe symptoms if you do contract COVID-19. For this reason, it’s important for you to have an up-to-date plan to help with both your allergies and asthma. If you are feeling well, you may become more lax about your allergy treatment plan. You should be vigilant in taking your medications as prescribed to help with both allergies and asthma and have additional refills and inhalers. It can be hard to get to your clinic for allergy treatment in the midst of the pandemic so preventing allergies may be your best option. In order to minimize your allergy symptoms, it’s best to try and avoid allergens. You can do this by keeping your windows closed and rinsing changing clothes after you are outside. Some of the current restrictions to help slow the spread of coronavirus, such as staying home, can actually minimize asthma and allergy symptoms. However, some other recommendations, such as only being outdoors, can actually worsen your seasonal allergies.
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