INDIANAPOLIS — Spring allergies have returned and as your eyes water and nose runs, you might be worried about the cause of your symptoms.
Are these seasonal allergies, flu or COVID-19?
Dr. Steve Samuels, an internal medicine physician with Franciscan Health, said there is an overlap of symptoms, but also some key distinctions.
So here is a checklist for you:
Allergies
- Runny Nose
- Watery Itchy Eyes
- Occasional Dry Cough
- No Fever
COVID-19
- Runny nose
- Fever
- Sore Throat
- Loss of Smell
- Dry Cough
- Shortness of Breath
- Body Aches
- Pinkeye
Flu
- High Fever
- Runny nose
- Cough
- Less Shortness of Breath
- No sore throat
- Muscle Pain
Asthmatic Bronchitis
- Cough with Mucous
- Wheezy Shortness of Breath
- Yellor or Green Sputum
- Low-Grade Temp
Sinusitis
- Nasal Drainage (yellow or green)
- Headache
- Fever
If you still have questions or concerns about your health, please contact your primary care provider.