Top Story: Tips to keep allergies in check this fall across Minnesota

As the colder weather approaches, so do allergy symptoms that are most commonly found in weeds and mold. Common symptoms include itchy eyes, runny nose, congestion and a cough, which can be confused with the common cold.

Dr. John Moore with the University of Minnesota Medical School says it is important to remember the difference between symptoms of allergies, colds, fevers and COVID-19. “Allergies should not cause a fever. So, if you have a fever, that could go along with a viral illness being COVID-19 or a cold. The exhaustion you can get with COVID-19 or the flu is also pretty unusual with allergies. Allergies can cause some fatigue, but it should not be that overwhelming exhaustion that you can get with viral illnesses.”

You can read more about allergies and where to get free COVID-19 tests here.