Hay fever affects around one in four people are there are many symptoms in diagnosing it. Hay fever is usually worse between late March and September, especially when it is warm, humid and windy. This is when the pollen count is higher than usual. However this year due to the outbreak of coronavirus, some symptoms of hay fever are similar to those of the coronavirus – like a cough.
Experts warn, amidst the current pandemic, some people may mistake these symptoms of those of coronavirus.
According to the NHS website one of the main symptoms of coronavirus is a persistent dry cough.
While a cough is not a common symptom in hay fever, Avogel says a cough can occur and if so, it can be very irritating.
There are a number of reasons why allergies can lead to coughs including post-nasal drips to simple irritating of the upper respiratory passages.
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The NHS urges people to protect others, and to not visit places like a GP surgery, pharmacy or a hospital if showing signs of coronavirus.
If people are unsure on what to do they can phone 111 for the best advice.
If you are a sufferer of hay fever and develop other symptoms like an itchy throat, itchy eyes and a runny nose, then the chances are high that the cough is caused by hay fever.
Other hay fever symptoms include a headache, shortness of breath and tiredness.
