That’s why experts continue to recommend staying on top of your booster shots, which, like the annual flu shot, are reformulated on the regular to target evolving strains of SARS-Co-V2. COVID also seems to be assuming an infection pattern. However, research published last December shows th...
Without testing, it can be hard to tell whether you have COVID or the flu. They share many of the same symptoms. The exception is a loss of taste and smell for no reason (like having a stuffy nose) — which is common with COVID but rarely happens when you have the flu. If you'...
Cold vs. Flu vs. Allergies vs. COVID-19 Symptoms Cold Flu Allergies COVID-19 (can range from moderate to severe) Fever Rare High (100-102 F), can last 3-4 days Never Common Headache Rare Intense Uncommon Common General aches, pains Slight Usual, often severe Never Common Fatigue, weakn...
How are COVID-19, allergies, cold, and flu caused? Symptoms of Coronavirus disease or COVID-19 can easily be confused with symptoms of the common cold or flu, or even allergies. Coronavirus disease orCOVID-19is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus calledSARS-CoV-2...
“Co-infections with multiple respiratory viruses have happened long before COVID-19,” saysDr. Eva Beaulieu, board-certified internal medicine hospitalist and Clorox spokesperson. “Cases of individuals with COVID-19 and the flu are expected, especially in areas with high transmission. People at ...
An overdose occurs any time you take too much of a drug. With an excess of the drug in your system, it begins to overwhelm the normal functioning in your body and brain. The toxic amount of the drug can be life-threatening andresult in death. Or it could make you very ill, mentally...
Receiving recommended vaccines to avoid infections (for example, the flu and COVID) can help reduce lung damage and the COPD symptoms that accompany lung damage. Medically Reviewed on 11/8/2023 References Top COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Related Articles Common Allergies: Symptoms and...
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If you’re still having a lot of side effects after the first couple of weeks, it’s possible that your medication dose is too high. These might include: Feeling emotionally “numb” Experiencing significant weight loss or weight gain
and severity of the allergy. 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...