Corona or hay fever: These are the differences
On mild spring days, early bloomers such as hazel or oak cause hay fever and the first allergy symptoms. With increased incidence values and a large number of corona infections, uncertainty is increasing: corona or hay fever? How to distinguish a corona infection from the first pollen allergy.
Tiredness or a runny nose often plague us in spring, mostly the symptoms of a pollen allergy. How to distinguish this from a corona disease.
Typical signs of hay fever
Depending on the allergy , symptoms of a pollen allergy appear from February to the end of August and can be treated with certain medications, such as cortisone . The most common signs of hay fever are:
- Liquid sniffles
- itching in the palate
- Strong sneezing attacks
- Itchy and red eyes
- sensitivity to light
A corona infection, on the other hand, causes further or other symptoms.
Common symptoms of corona infection
While a mild allergy often affects the upper respiratory tract and the eyes in particular, the following symptoms often occur in the context of a corona infection:
- Sore throat
- Fever
- loss of taste and smell
- muscle and joint pain
If you have the symptoms listed, it is recommended that you carry out a COVID-19 test after talking to your doctor over the phone.
These symptoms can occur with Corona and hay fever
Similar to the flu or a cold, hay fever can have the same symptoms as COVID-19 infection. This is:
- shortness of breath
- headache
- Dry cough
- Fatigue and a general feeling of illness
If you are unsure whether you have a pollen allergy or a corona disease due to the symptoms that occur, contact your family doctor. They can both carry out a test and prescribe the right medication.
