Apopka Fire Chief Wylam's COVID-19 video message and symptom chart for cold, flu, allergies or COVID-19
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From the City of Apopka
Special video message from Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam.
Symptom Chart for Coronavirus (COVID-19), Cold, Flu, or Seasonal Allergies
Symptoms
Coronavirus* (Covid-19) Symptoms range from mild to severe
Cold (Gradual onset of symptoms)
Flu (Abrupt onset of symptoms)
Seasonal Allergies (Abrupt onset of symptoms)
| Length of Symptoms |
7 to 25 days |
Less than 14 days |
7 to 14 days |
Several Weeks |
| Cough |
Common
(usually dry) |
Common (Mild) |
Common
(usually dry) |
Rare
(usually dry unless it triggers asthma) |
| Shortness of breath |
Sometimes |
No** |
No** |
No** |
| Sneezing |
No |
Common |
No |
Common |
| Runny or stuffy nose |
Rare |
Common |
Sometimes |
Common |
| Sore throat |
Sometimes |
Common |
Sometimes |
Sometimes
(usually mild) |
| Fever |
Common |
Short fever period |
Common |
No |
| Feeling tired and weak |
Sometimes |
Sometimes |
Common |
Sometimes |
| Headaches |
Sometimes |
Rare |
Common |
Sometimes (related to sinus pain) |
| Body Aches and Pains |
Sometimes |
Common |
Common |
No |
| Diarrhea |
Sometimes |
No |
Sometimes for children |
No |
Symptom Chart for Coronavirus versus Cold versus Flu versus Seasonal Allergies
* Information is still evolving. **Allergies, colds, and flus can all trigger asthma, which can lead to shortness of breath. COVID-19 is the only one associated with shortness of breath on its own. Sources: Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, World Health Organization, Center for Disease Control and Prevention. www.aafa.org/covid19
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