How do the symptoms of seasonal allergies differ from COVID-19?
In general, the key differentiating factors between COVID-19 and allergies are fever and body aches (malaise). Typically, you do not see either symptom in allergy sufferers. While you may see some mild fatigue with allergies, the fatigue we are seeing with COVID-19 is extreme.
What to do if I am not sure if I am experiencing allergies or COVID-19 symptoms?
If you are experience mild symptoms that you are concerned may be COVID-19, there are a number of testing options available.In-person testing is available at all Mount Sinai Urgent Care locations for walk-in or scheduled appointment.
Is it normal to get a runny nose after the COVID-19 vaccine?
Symptoms different among vaccinated The most common symptoms of COVID-19 among those who have been vaccinated are currently runny nose, headache, sneezing, sore throat and loss of smell. While for those who are unvaccinated, it’s headache, runny nose, sore throat, fever and persistent cough.
How long do COVID-19 symptoms last compared to seasonal allergies?
See full answerCOVID-19 is an acute illness. Patients will develop symptoms between 2 to 14 days after being exposed to the virus. Those symptoms will then last 10 to 14 days. Although symptoms may differ from person to person, they will appear in most people within the 14-day exposure window. This is true whether you have a moderate case or a severe case.Allergies are more of chronic issue. They will generally manifest as mild symptoms and last for the allergy season, which is typically from April to mid-June. Compared to COVID-19, seasonal allergies, as well as allergies that occur perennially, have a much longer time course. In addition, patients will often be familiar with their typical seasonal allergy symptoms, as they often will be similar each spring.
Can you have allergies and COVID-19 at the same time?
You can have allergies and a viral infection at the same time. If you have classic allergy signs like itchy eyes and a runny nose along with COVID-19 symptoms like fatigue and a fever, call your doctor.