Bayhealth Medical Center issued the following announcement on Sept. 17.
When it comes to the coronavirus (COVID-19), seasonal allergies and the flu, they all share some similar symptoms such as sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, and cough. So which one are you suffering from?
To know for certain, you need to set up an appointment with your doctor so he or she can evaluate you and determine if further testing is needed. In the meantime, according to Medical Director of Bayhealth Medical Group John Fink, MD, MSHQS, there are a few key differences between coronavirus, seasonal allergies and the flu that you can keep in mind.
- Flu and COVID-19 symptoms can both come on fast. Flu symptoms usually develop within four days of an exposure, while COVID-19 symptoms can develop anywhere from one to 10 days after exposure.
- With seasonal allergies you generally don’t have a fever or body aches, but you might feel run down and could have a sore throat. Symptoms are also pretty continuous and don’t escalate.
- Allergies don’t usually cause troubled or heavy breathing, unless you have asthma. So if you have troubled or heavy breathing, it could be coronavirus or the flu.
- If you have itchy eyes, nose or throat, those symptoms are associated with allergies.
If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, call Bayhealth’s CMT Hotline Monday-Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you need a doctor, visit Bayhealth.org/Find-A-Doctor or call 1-866-BAY-DOCS (229-3627).
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Source: Bayhealth Medical Center
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