Similarities and differences: how to distinguish a common allergy from coronavirus
Due to the coronavirus lockdown, getting close to nature is now limited to a quick walk around the neighborhood. But it’s worth noting that everything around has begun to bloom—allergy season has arrived. Writes about this USA Today.
Allergy symptoms will likely increase over the next two to three weeks as the number of plants in bloom increases, said Leonard Bilory, professor of medicine, allergy, immunology and ophthalmology at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
“If it weren’t for the cold snap, there would be an incredible amount of pollen right now,” Bilory noted. “Once the temperatures rise, it will be a pretty intense flowering season.”
This creates a new dilemma: some allergy symptoms, such as coughing, are similar to those of COVID-19. How to distinguish them?
“Patients with asthma or allergies who cough and experience shortness of breath can relieve symptoms with inhalers or prescription medications,” Bilori explained.
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But if the patient has COVID-19, these methods will not work. And the symptoms are likely to be much more severe. Serious problems with breathing may occur in patients with coronavirus. This is why many hospitalized people need lung ventilation devices that mechanically pump air into and out of the lungs.
People infected with viruses, including coronavirus, can experience fever within 24-72 hours of infection, Bilori said.
“Fever is a significant symptom,” he said. “Usually people with allergies don’t have a fever.”
According to the American Asthma and Allergy Foundation, patients with COVID-19 may develop gastrointestinal symptoms and muscle pain. According to Biori, almost two-thirds of them may lose their sense of smell. None of these symptoms are allergic.
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