{"id":2405,"date":"2021-08-27T17:32:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-27T21:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/?p=2405"},"modified":"2021-09-02T17:32:24","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T21:32:24","slug":"is-it-allergies-or-the-delta-variant-of-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/is-it-allergies-or-the-delta-variant-of-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Allergies or the Delta Variant of COVID-19?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling under the weather, you may be worried that you\u2019ve been infected with the Delta variant of COVID-19. However, this time of year, it could be something as innocent as an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/nose\/allergy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">allergic reaction<\/a> to grass or ragweed pollen. Below we describe how to tell the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms of COVID-19<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/photo-1594718178980-b78e82026489.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2099\" width=\"299\" height=\"199\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/symptoms-testing\/symptoms.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/a>, symptoms of COVID-19 include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Fever or chills.<\/li><li>Cough.<\/li><li>Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.<\/li><li>Fatigue.<\/li><li>Muscle or body aches.<\/li><li>Headache.<\/li><li>New loss of taste or smell.<\/li><li>Sore throat.<\/li><li>Congestion or runny nose.<\/li><li>Nausea or vomiting.<\/li><li>Diarrhea.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This list is not exhaustive, but it does indicate the most common symptoms associated with a COVID-19 infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms of Allergies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, symptoms of allergies include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Red, itchy, watery eyes<\/li><li>Congestion or runny nose<\/li><li>Sneezing<\/li><li>Cough caused by postnasal drip<\/li><li>Rash or hives<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rarer, more severe symptoms of an allergic reaction include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Swelling of the lips, tongue or throat<\/li><li>Shortness of breath, trouble breathing or wheezing<\/li><li>Dizziness and\/or fainting<\/li><li>Stomach pain, bloating, vomiting or diarrhea<\/li><li>Sense of \u201cimpending doom\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The latter list of symptoms is usually associated with a type of allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Tell the Difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be hard to tell the difference between COVID-19 and allergies due to many of the symptoms overlapping. However, if you\u2019re experiencing red, itchy, watery eyes, you likely have allergies. If you\u2019re feverish, you likely have COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also possible to be experiencing both allergies and COVID-19 at the same time. If you\u2019re experiencing eye discomfort, a fever and other symptoms from both lists, we recommend getting a COVID test at a <a href=\"https:\/\/dph.georgia.gov\/covidtesting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Georgia approved COVID-19 testing site<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preventing Transmission of COVID-19<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you suspect you may have COVID-19, it\u2019s important to self-isolate until you can be tested to confirm whether you actually have the virus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, whether you have symptoms or not, you should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Get a COVID-19 vaccination.<\/li><li>Wear a mask that covers the mouth and nose when in public areas.<\/li><li>Stay at least six feet away from people outside your household.<\/li><li>Avoid crowded and poorly ventilated areas.<\/li><li>Wash your hands and sanitize often.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment, call ENT of Georgia today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/what-is-the-relationship-between-allergies-and-glue-ear\/\" class=\"related-post\">What Is the Relationship Between Allergies and Glue Ear?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/how-does-fruit-juice-affect-allergy-medication\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Does Fruit Juice Affect Allergy Medication?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/home-remedies-for-allergy-relief\/\" class=\"related-post\">Home Remedies for Allergy Relief<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re feeling under the weather, you may be worried that you\u2019ve been infected with the Delta variant of COVID-19. However, this time of year, it could be something as innocent as an allergic reaction to grass or ragweed pollen. Below we describe how to tell the difference. 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