The symptoms of allergy, flu, coronavirus, or cold, in the early stages, may be similar, so care must be taken to understand the difference. With the advent of spring, people are affected by seasonal allergies, so below you can find summary information about the difference between allergies and Covid-19.
Allergy symptoms are more localized
The most common symptoms of seasonal allergies are in the area of the eyes, nose, and head. The coronavirus, meanwhile, affects the lower respiratory tract. If you have allergies, you may have runny nose and sneezing, but it is difficult to cope with a sore throat, cough, fever, difficulty breathing or muscle aches. If you do not have problems with asthma, allergies do not cause breathing problems, this is an important difference compared to Covid-19.
Allergy symptoms are mild and recurrent
If you experience the same symptoms year after year, chances are you have seasonal allergies. Allergies can make you feel tired and powerless, but never stay in bed.
Coronavirus symptoms may worsen
The main difference at this point is difficulty breathing, fever that does not subside, despite medications, and problems with muscles and cough.
summary
Covida-19
The main symptoms:
- cough
- temperature
- difficulty breathing
- fatigue
Rare symptoms:
- fever
- headache
- loss of ability to taste or smell
- muscle pain
- throat problems
- runny nose
- vomiting or diarrhea
Seasonal flu
The main symptoms:
- fever or chills
- cough
- muscle pain
- headache
- fatigue
Rare symptoms:
- sneezing
- sore throat
- runny nose or blocked nose
- vomiting
- diarrhea
Cold
The main symptoms:
- sneezing
- blocked nose
- sore throat
- chest pain
- cough
Rare symptoms:
- fatigue
- body aches
Seasonal allergies
The main symptoms:
- runny nose and / or blocked nose
- irritated eyes, mouth or skin
- sneezing
Rare symptoms:
- difficulty breathing
- shortness of breath
- fatigue due to insomnia
Sources: Healthline, CNN
