Coronavirus vs. Seasonal Allergies: How to Tell the Difference | David Lang, MD

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With spring in the air and coronavirus all around us, many people will soon be questioning if their symptoms are allergies, or if it’s something more serious. Allergist, David Lang, MD walks us through what’s normal and what’s not when it comes to seasonal allergies. He also discusses practical advice on treating allergies, warning signs and how to best manage your symptoms.

[@iconlex]

Nonsense. My kid has had allergies and a low grade fever. She got a myriad of tests including a covid test, all negative. Came down to alllergy induced inflammation and excess mucus, resulting in bacteria and a sinus infection.

[@iknowitstoolate1760]

spring and when the season is changing from summer to fall is a scary time right now for people like me with seasonal allergies. :/ luckily, none of my symptoms are just symptoms of covid so that's a good sign for me that it's just my allergies. also, i can still smell and taste and my allergies have been acting up for a couple days now so that's another good sign that it's just my allergies.

[@abdulghaffar660]

Fffrŕŕrŕrr

[@genez429]

The official name for when the pollen season is in full bloom? "Plant Parenthood." :)

[@SamLevy57]

Great info for allergy suffers. Clear, fact based, guide lines.

[@allergistondemand9527]

Great information very timely.

[@RiDankulous]

Great video, thanks. I follow the whole food-plant based diet partly because of a former Cleveland Clinic doctor, Caldwell Esselstyn. It should help to improve immunity, also, at least prevent any deficiency of nutrients and possibly more.

[@phisss8894]

I didn't have asthma but I have breathing problem due to Allergy, so is it covid-19 dangerous for me.

[@aprilfoozeler]

I have a question, hopefully someone can answer: I can see clear signs that what I’m feeling is definitely an allergic reaction, but why is this happening to me for the first time?! I’ve never had these allergic reaction before EVER...

[@teriteri7109]

Same with me, I usually never get allergies but my nose and throat have been pretty itchy for weeks especially after I come in from outside. It’s really weird

[@aprilfoozeler]

@@teriteri7109 yep yep, but now for some reason these symptoms went away now but my mom still has them...I found out that people (even adults) can get these allergies probably because of weaker immune systems or not going outside as often as before.

[@beckypalmer5154]

I've been getting congested indoors but get a runny nose out doors no fever but a night time clock

[@beckypalmer5154]

Cough at night

[@nathanielb5189]

My nose is stuffy, sore throat, and coughing, is that covid or just a common cold? I also don’t have a fever

[@MelanieMacDonalDMELSPLAYLISTS]

STARTING LAST WEEK , I HAVE BEEN ITCHING EVERYWHERE INCLUDING MY EYES , ITS VERY PRICKLY LIKE HIVES + I AM REALLY REALLY HOT WITH AN HEADACHE ... ITS NOT THAT HOT YET IN THE UK THO & I DONT HAVE HAYFEVER ...

[@aprilfoozeler]

I’m not a doctor or whatever but I really think you might want to go to the doctor very soon, especially since you are itching EVERYWHERE on the body...could be something injected or inside the body that’s causing this. Please get it checked up, and I hope you’re okay!

[@MelanieMacDonalDMELSPLAYLISTS]

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[@AnnieRegister]

They are gonna start blaming, or labeling, everything as Corono, whether it is actually it or not; fear mongering. May the Good Lord Bless His children.

[@JennyyxBbyy]

🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@KSBN-CCB]

I hate covid 19

[@NikkiV90]

Me too!!!!🤬

[@gjop-xm2xe]

You drs will not see you until you get checked and their rude and not understanding I think I have alleys right after the his rain and weed I get every year but I was forced to get tested I had no rights at all no test no tratment

[@guitarandmore69]

If one can't tell the difference between the two. There's something seriously wrong with the narrative...