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Being that flowers and blossoms have started blooming, how can a person tell if she has allergies, a cold, or the covid-19 corona virus?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Symptoms of Covid include: fever, cough, stuffy/runny nose, sore throat, headache, body aches and loss of smell/taste. If you haev more than 3 of these symptoms, you should be tested for Covid 19, even if you are vaccinated.

Answered 11/2/2021

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

A common cold is usually self limited to a week and not associated with high fever. COVID 19 is more similar to influenza but also may present with fee or mild symptoms. If a contact concern, testing recommended. Allergies are typically associated with clear runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, and sneezing. An antihistamine may be helpful.

Answered 11/6/2021

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sometimes it’s difficult to tell. I would recommend testing if you aren’t sure. Testing is free and widely available. Best to test between 3-7 days of illness. Mask until you’re better and gave a negative test.

Answered 11/2/2021

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