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COVID-19, cold, allergies and the flu: What are the differences?

COVID-19, the common cold, seasonal allergies and the flu have many similar symptoms. Find out about some of the important differences between these illnesses. By Mayo Clinic Staff If you have symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), it’s important that you contact your health care professional right away for medical advice. But COVID-19, the common […]

Allergies, Allergies, Allergies

Sniff, sniff.  Cough, cough. Scratch, scratch. Hmmm.  Must be allergy season. Well, since it always seems to be allergy season here in Texas, someone is always looking for relief. And if the cause isn’t seasonal, then they can happen anytime the body reacts to an allergen. Allergies come in many types, sizes and causes.  And […]

Telling the Difference Between Seasonal Allergies and COVID-19

With allergy season coinciding with the global pandemic, it bears repeating that we should all consider the similarities and differences between the symptoms for the two afflictions. Before you run off to be tested, consider which symptoms go with with which illness.  Let’s list the symptoms of each and those they have in common (data […]