Submitted by eresho t3_ydfiz2 in Connecticut
For the last two weeks I had cough and congestion. I thought I had cold. But now it feels more like allergies. Anyone else?
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Smith-WessonPat t1_itucio6 wrote
You do not need to take a Covid test every time you have the sniffles. Covid is basically a cold now. If a common cold test was available, would you test yourself for it?
Max1035 t1_ituglld wrote
COVID is similar to a cold for some people, still knocking others off their feet. I know people who had seemingly mild cases but are still struggling with long-term effects. Yes, it is absolutely worth testing when you have symptoms of a virus. Clearly OP thought it was worth testing, too, because they said elsewhere in this thread that they were negative.
Not the answer you are looking for, but yes, I would test myself for the common cold if it were possible. Just because it’s not killing hundreds of people a day doesn’t mean I want to pass it on. It would be good to know if I had a virus vs. something non-contagious.
Karmic_Hazard t1_itryquu wrote
I'm actually going through the same thing. It initially felt like a cold but the next day, I'm just congested with less coughing. Probably all the leaves hitting the ground for fall time. Kicking up dust and pollen and whatnot.
Joggingmusic t1_its4s0l wrote
Could be mold on the leaves? Seems like it’s been a bit wetter lately so maybe it’s worse. I’ve been having some issues myself.
secretmadscientist t1_itvqdeg wrote
Yes, this is accurate.
RosesAndInk t1_itsb4cr wrote
Rsv? It's going around like crazy right now
Joggingmusic t1_ituhy27 wrote
TIL what RSV is. I didn't know that maybe some of the colds I've gotten are just this actually?
RosesAndInk t1_itupkbp wrote
It's way more prevalent in kids than adults, but definitely possible
eresho OP t1_itsdujv wrote
How can I tell if it’s rsv?
RosesAndInk t1_itseghb wrote
Go to the drs get tested but I don't think there is really any treatment to get rid of it just treat the symptoms so might be easier to just deal with it on your own, especially if you don't have a fever
Usedtoknowsomeone46 t1_itsn5tf wrote
Covid
eresho OP t1_itsnwyd wrote
Negative.
Last-Instruction739 t1_itt3xug wrote
I’m enjoying the razor blades in my throat and the mucus dripping out my nose. Autumn has arrived!
Prestigious-Tie2049 t1_its03e2 wrote
Regular fall allergies.
Pollen
TheOtherKatiz t1_ituqi3y wrote
Me too, and it's been so bad this year. I had to go to urgent care due to the allergies giving me bad asthma. They said they were giving everyone with Covid tests, but right now it's either a rhinovirus or allergies.
I know it's allergies for me because if I'm indoors all day the sniffling diminishes.
CaptServo t1_itv4c0y wrote
Mid october is usually when there are abnormally high BOFA levels.
gmattheis t1_itvb87t wrote
ragweed and mold.
should be calming down with colder temps coming around.
the oaks still haven't quite dropped their leaves yet, but soon^tm
danhm t1_itsdrni wrote
It's not always true but if your mucus is clear it is probably allergies. If greenish or yellowish, probably an illness.
eresho OP t1_itsnyso wrote
Looks like it is allergies
Vermigs t1_itvtxub wrote
Ragweed most likely. This time of year and early spring were the worst for me growing up because of seasonal allergies. It's really nothing to be concerned about.
passive_paranoia t1_itwdrsk wrote
As someone else suffering with you rn, it's mold.
Max1035 t1_its67hl wrote
Ragweed and mold are possible contenders through the fall. It could also be a cold or other virus. It seems like a lot of people are getting COVID right now too, so you should take a test if you haven’t already.