04.17.2020

Differentiating Your Symptoms: Cold, Flu, Allergies or COVID-19?

04.17.2020

Differentiating Your Symptoms: Cold, Flu, Allergies or COVID-19?

Do you have a cold, seasonal flu, COVID-19 or just allergies? As allergy season is in full swing and we transition from cold and flu season, it can be hard to differentiate your symptoms.

"With the COVID-19 outbreak occurring at the end of cold and flu season and the beginning of allergy season, it can be difficult to determine which is causing the symptoms you are having.

If you start to feel sick, try not to assume the worst. The main symptoms for COVID-19 are fevers, cough and shortness of breath. Symptoms such as sneezing and nasal congestion without fevers are more common with seasonal allergies." - DHR Health Ear, Nose and Throat Institute Physician, Dr. Tan Nguyen

Compare your symptoms below and don’t hesitate to reach out to the DHR Health Ear, Nose and Throat Institute, DHR Health Urgent Care or one of our other DHR Health Clinics. We’re currently offering TeleHealth services to provide patients continuity of care.