Arab Weather - As we enter the spring season, the symptoms of the Corona epidemic and seasonal allergies may be similar.
The main differences are that a fever usually occurs with the Corona epidemic and not with seasonal allergies
Itching, eyes and sneezing are symptoms usually associated with allergies, not the Corona epidemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
The symptoms of the Corona epidemic that do not usually appear with seasonal allergies include chills, muscle aches, fever (high body temperature) and a sudden loss of the sense of smell and taste.
There are some similar symptoms between seasonal allergies and the Corona epidemic, such as: sore throat, fatigue, congestion, runny nose, cough and headache.
Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing are associated with the Corona epidemic , and it can occur with seasonal allergies when there is a respiratory condition such as asthma.
Where the Arab Weather team prepared a special infographic explaining the difference between them to help distinguish between seasonal allergies and the Corona epidemic:
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