Saira Sheikh, MD, assistant professor of medicine in the division of rheumatology, allergy and immunology, discussed the nuances of allergy symptoms and those commonly associated with COVID-19 in an interview with WRAL’s Go Ask Mom.
While the symptoms are similar, like cough and occasionally shortness of breath in kids with asthma and allergies, most symptoms are different enough that a pediatrician or primary care doctor should be able to determine whether or not a COVID test would be warranted.
Read the article here, as well as Sheikh’s tips for families managing allergies.