With the onset of spring, allergy symptoms increase in many people, and many do not know how to differentiate between spring allergy and symptoms of the Corona virus, which causes anxiety, and spring allergy symptoms appear as a natural reaction to pollen or herbs in the air, in this report we learn the difference Between spring allergy and corona symptoms, according to “globalnews”.
“There are quite a few overlaps between seasonal allergies and coronavirus, but there are some things you can think of as a sign that it is just a common allergy rather than a coronavirus infection,” said Dr. Anne Ellis, director of the Allergy Research Unit at Kingston Health and Science Centre.
She added, “While many seasonal diseases have similar symptoms to Corona, there are some key differences.”
And she continued: “Sneezing and runny nose, this type of common symptom in spring allergy and Corona virus, but nasal itching is very specific to allergic rhinitis or hay fever and has not been seen much in Corona.
The new Corona virus is a respiratory disease for many patients, and dry cough and fever are the most common symptoms. Other symptoms include fatigue, difficulty breathing, loss of taste and smell, body aches and pains, sore throat, and some patients suffer from vomiting or diarrhea and loss of smell and taste.
“Fever, muscle aches, feeling very unwell and tired, and this is coronavirus, and that’s not something that’s usually associated with normal allergies,” Ellis said. “Fever and high temperature are definitely not part of allergies.”
According to the World Health Organization, if you experience severe chest pain, severe shortness of breath, or loss of speech and movement, you should seek immediate medical attention.
Seasonal allergies
Seasonal allergies are not caused by any kind of virus but due to airborne pollen, usually released in the spring and fall. These allergies mostly affect the sinuses.
Itching is one of the main defining factors for seasonal allergies, as having an itchy nose, throat, and eyes makes you more susceptible to allergies.”
If the only symptom is a runny nose, and you usually have seasonal allergies at this time of year, it may be best to get tested for COVID-19 as a precaution.
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