A lot of people seem to be worried about their health with the virus going around. If you see or hear someone sneeze or cough, don't assume you have the coronavirus. There are various symptoms that can help you differentiate.
We are getting an early spring, a lot of people seem to be sneezing or coughing because of allergies from the pollen in the air.
Allergie symptoms include:
- Sneezing
- Coughing
- Itchy/Watery eyes
- Runny or Stuffy Nose
If you develop other symptoms like a sore throat, it might be the common cold or flu.
Flu symptoms are:
- Fever
- Dry Cough
- Runny Nose
- Headache
- Sore Throat
- Muscle and joint pain
Any symptom with a fever, we recommend you reach out to your doctor.
The new virus, COVID-19 or Coronavirus, has similar symptoms to the flu but attacks the lungs.
Coronavirus symptoms:
- Fever
- Dry Cough
- Fatigue
- Shortness Of Breath
If you have any questions about the latest virus you can go online to your county website and get a CDC number where people can answer your questions. It's important not to panic and use basic precautions like washing your hands, avoiding contact with any sick people, and not touching your face. You can take extra precaution by sanitizing commonly touched surfaces like doorknobs and your phone.
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