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Allergies vs. COVID-19

 

Spring is Allergy season. Use the chart below to compare similar symptoms.

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CommonCommon symptom Not CommonNot Common symptom

Symptom

Allergies

COVID-19

Fever or Chills

Not Common

Common

Cough

Common

Common

Body Aches

Not Common

Common

Headaches

Common

Common

Tiredness

Common

Common

Loss of Taste or Smell

Not Common

Common

Shortness of Breath

Not Common*

Common

Sore Throat

Common

Common

Sneezing

Common

Common

Itchy or Watery Eyes

Common

Not Common

Runny or Stuffy Nose

Common

Common

* Seasonal allergies do not usually cause shortness of breath, unless a person has a respiratory condition such as asthma that can be triggered by pollen.

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