Allergies vs. COVID-19

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

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Common symptom Not Common symptom

Symptom	Allergies	COVID-19
Fever or Chills
Cough
Body Aches
Headaches
Tiredness
Loss of Taste or Smell
Shortness of Breath	*
Sore Throat
Sneezing
Itchy or Watery Eyes
Runny or Stuffy Nose

* 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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