There are seven main symptoms that are typical of mild allergies.
They include:
How the allergen enters your body will determine the bang out of symptoms you’ll have.
Anaphylaxis is an emergency that can cause death in less than 15 minutes.
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But there are somedifferences that can help you tellwhether your symptoms are from allergies or being sick.
Allergy symptoms last as long as youre exposed to the allergen.
Withseasonal allergies(such as pollen), that can be weeks or months.
Types of Symptoms
Both colds and flu can causefever, but allergies do not cause fever.
Allergies also often cause itchy, watery eyes, which typically arent present with a cold or flu.
Is It COVID-19 or Allergies?
COVID-19and allergies also share certain similar respiratory symptoms like sore throat andcongestion.
But COVID frequently has symptoms that you wont have with allergies.
A healthcare provider can helpdiagnose whether you have allergiesand to which allergens.
They can advise you on how best to avoid those allergens and whattreatmentsare available.
Allergy symptoms are categorized as mild, moderate, or severe.
A severe allergic reaction can cause anaphylaxis, a life-threatening medical emergency requiring emergency treatment.
Allergies can also have symptoms that are similar to those of colds, flu, and COVID-19.
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