10 Symptoms of Spring Allergies You Shouldn’t Ignore, According to Doctors

When pollen is released by an offending plant and makes its way into your nose, your immune system tells your brain to eject it by force. That’s why you can’t go five minutes without sneezing when you’re outside during spring.

If you’re not sure whether you’re dealing with allergies or a cold, flu, or COVID-19, keep this in mind: Allergies won’t cause the fever, body aches, or extreme exhaustion that come with a virus, Dr. Hui explains. (That said, allergies can make you feel a bit tired if your symptoms start to disturb your sleep, but not in the same way an illness will.)