Achoo! Is the fear of contracting COVID-19 getting to you?
Allergies, cold, or COVID-19? Some of the symptoms overlap, so here’s a guide to help you differentiate the symptoms.
Symptoms like coughs, sneezes and sore throats used to be a nuisance, but rarely something to worry about. Not anymore! In COVID-19 times, every sniffle is a cause for caution.
While there are some common factors between conditions like COVID-19, colds, flu and allergies, there are also some distinctions. Use the Symptoms Comparison Table below as a guide.
If you suffer from allergies, make sure you have a good supply of antihistamines such as Clarityn at home. They come in tiny tablets that you can easily take.
Antihistamines block the effect of histamine, the chemical that causes an allergic response, reducing symptoms such as sneezing, a runny nose and itchy skin. Some people are wary of antihistamines because of the drowsy effect. If you, like most, are working from home and need to stay awake, look for an ingredient called loratadine (the antihistamine in Clarityn). It can alleviate allergy symptoms without making you feel sleepy, and you need just one small tablet for 24 hours of relief.
Clarityn is available at Shopee, Lazada and other online retailers. Buy online if you can – that way, you can fight the sniffles, and still #stayhomeforsingapore.
* Information is still evolving.
** Allergies, cold and influenza/flu can all trigger asthma, which can lead to shortness of breath.
COVID-19 is the only virus of the four associated with shortness of breath on its own.
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This content was produced in partnership with Clarityn.