Allergy Season is Here

Bridgeport CT

07 April, 2020

12:12 PM

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It's allergy season! Flowers and plants are beginning to bloom and warm weather is on its way. With the COVID-19 pandemic, it is not uncommon for some residents to mistake allergy symptoms for symptoms they believe are related to COVID-19. The Trumbull Health Department encourages residents to become familiar with the common symptoms of seasonal allergies, influenza, and COVID-19. Allergies cause a person to be sensitive to certain things, such as pollen. Allergies can be triggered as early as late winter/spring and continue into the summer/fall. Allergy symptoms can last weeks. Symptoms of seasonal allergies include: Sneezing Itchy nose, eyes or mouth Runny or stuffy nose Watery, red or swollen eyes While the peak of seasonal influenza has passed, we still see cases in Connecticut in the late spring. Flu symptoms have a sudden and abrupt onset and may last 1-2 weeks. The flu is worse than allergies or the common cold. Symptoms include: Fever Headache Cough Congestion Chills and sweats Extreme fatigue Muscle and body aches COVID-19 is an infectious disease that first appeared in China in 2019. It has spread quickly around the world. A person can spread the disease 48 hours before becoming symptomatic. COVID-19 symptoms can be mild or severe and can last 2-3 weeks. Common symptoms associated with the disease include: Fever Cough Shortness of Breath Those who tested positive for COVID-19 have reported gastrointestinal symptoms and a loss of taste and smell at the onset of the disease. "Residents should contact their medical provider if there is any doubt as to whether an upper respiratory condition is seasonal allergies, influenza, or COVID-19," said Luci Bango, Trumbull Health Department Director of Health. For more information, visit the Trumbull Health Department website at www.trumbull-ct.gov or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov. ### The Trumbull Health Department is committed to improving the quality of life for all it serves through the promotion of health, prevention of disease, and by assuring a safe and clean environment for our residents. For more information about the Trumbull Health Department call 203-452-1030 or visit trumbull-ct.gov/THD.