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Can hay fever symptoms feel like COVID-19?

Yes, hay fever symptoms can feel similar to those of COVID-19. Both conditions can cause respiratory issues, such as a runny nose and cough, which may lead to confusion when trying to identify the cause of the symptoms.

Key points:

• Both hay fever and COVID-19 can cause respiratory symptoms.
• Allergies trigger hay fever, while a virus causes COVID-19.
• Symptoms can overlap, making it hard to distinguish between the two.
• Seasonal changes often worsen hay fever symptoms.

This text has been fact-checked for accuracy by medino's clinical team.