Is it Allergies…or More? Fall Virus Strains Can Masquerade as Allergy Symptoms (How to tell the difference)
With fall firmly upon us, you might be one of the millions who’ve felt the effects of seasonal allergies. You know the typical symptoms: runny nose, itchy eyes, scratchy throat, the mild fatigue. But while these are pretty typical for people with allergies, they’re also some of the same symptoms of people who have a virus – which, unlike allergies, is contagious. Dr. Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, Chief Physician Executive at Ezkenazi Center for Excellence in Women’s Health in Indianapolis, explained to a…