Since the beginning of February, with the rising temperatures, the first pollen has been in the air. Allergy sufferers feel the first reactions. Sneezing attacks, itchy, watery and reddened eyes or itching of the palate, nose and ears are typical of a pollen allergy. Atypical symptoms for a Covid 19 disease. But not all react in the same way to the pollen count.
So if you feel a scratchy throat or struggle with a dry cough, you can quickly become unsure whether it might not be a corona infection. Especially for the reason that corona symptoms are very different from case to case.
Anyone who has already had frequent allergic reactions to pollen usually knows the symptoms. If you then take an antiallergic agent, the symptoms should also be alleviated. If this happens, it is rather unlikely that it is a Covid-19 infection, reports “20 Minuten”.
Sereina de Zordo, head of specialist services at the Swiss Allergy Center, told the newspaper how to differentiate between corona symptoms and hay fever. Here is an overview:
| Symptom | pollen allergy | Covid-19 |
| fever | No | Almost always |
| Body aches | No | Rare |
| fatigue | Is possible | Often |
| Dry cough | Often | Almost always |
| Productive cough | Rare | Rare |
| sniff | Almost always | Rare |
| Niesreiz | Almost always | No |
| Shortness of breath | Often | Often |
| Sore throat | Rare | Is possible |
| a headache | Rare | Is possible |
| Itchy eyes | Almost always | No |
| Loss of smell and taste | Is possible | Often |
| diarrhea | Rare | Is possible |
If you are still unsure what exactly is behind the symptoms, you should definitely consult your doctor by phone, recommends Sereina de Zordo. It would also make sense to be tested for Corona to be on the safe side.
