Are itchy watery eyes a symptom of COVID?

Coronavirus symptoms generally do not cause those uncomfortable itchy, watery eyes. An important distinction between seasonal allergy symptoms and coronavirus symptoms is having a fever.
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What are some ways that COVID-19 can affect the eyes severely?


Perhaps the most devastating vision-related complication of severe COVID-19 infection is acute stroke affecting the parts of the brain that control vision. Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) due to COVID-19 has been reported which can lead to increased intracranial pressure and vision loss.

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What are some of the first symptoms of COVID-19?

Early symptoms reported by some people include fatigue, headache, sore throat or fever. Others experience a loss of smell or taste. COVID-19 can cause symptoms that are mild at first, but then become more intense over five to seven days, with worsening cough and shortness of breath.
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Are allergy symptoms associated with COVID-19?


Whilst the main symptoms of COVID-19 are not typically associated with the symptoms of allergies, there are cases where additional symptoms may develop such as hives/rashes, coughing/sneezing, runny nose, pinkeye or blueish toes (COVID toes), that can develop which have some overlap with allergy symptoms.

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Can COVID-19 cause eye redness?

COVID-19 can also cause dry eye and eye redness, pain, and blurred vision.
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Does the COVID-19 vaccine give you side effects?


COVID vaccine side effects are temporary and do not mean you're sick. The vaccines do not contain live coronavirus, and you cannot and will not get COVID-19 from getting vaccinated. After the shots, you might experience a sore arm, a mild fever or body aches, but this doesn't mean you have COVID-19.

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How serious are the symptoms of COVID-19?

According to the CDC, reported COVID-19 illnesses have ranged from mild (with no reported symptoms in some cases) to severe to the point of requiring hospitalization, intensive care, and/or a ventilator. In some cases, COVID-19 illnesses can lead to death.
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What is the difference between a sinus infection and a COVID-19 infection?

People with COVID-19 and viral sinus infections may share similar symptoms, like congestion, sore throat, or cough. COVID-19 is much more serious than a sinus infection, though, and can be deadly. Both types of infections can be prevented through social distancing, masking, and frequent handwashing. If you have any symptoms that could be due to COVID-19, don’t try to self-diagnose. The best course of action is to get a test and self-isolate until you get a result.
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Can sneezing be a symptom of COVID-19?


While sneezing and coughing may not always be linked to a serious illness, they can be symptoms of the flu and COVID-19. Protect others around you by practicing proper coughing and sneezing etiquette.

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What are the most common skin manifestations of COVID-19?

The clinical presentation appears varied, though in a study of 171 persons with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 (ranging from mild to severe disease), the most common skin manifestations reported were: a maculopapular rash (22%), discolored lesions of the fingers and toes (18%), and hives (16%).
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When do symptoms of the coronavirus disease typically start?

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.
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What do I do if I have mild symptoms of COVID-19?

If you have milder symptoms like a fever, shortness of breath, or coughing: Stay home unless you need medical care. If you do need to go in, call your doctor or hospital first for guidance. Tell your doctor about your illness.
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How long does it take to show symptoms after you have been exposed to COVID-19?

Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. If you have fever, cough, or other symptoms, you might have COVID-19.
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What are the some of the common side effects of the COVID-19 spike protein vaccine?

More common Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site
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Has there been any serious adverse events as a result of taking the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine?

Serious adverse events, while uncommon (<1.0%), were observed at slightly higher numerical rates in the vaccine study group compared to the saline placebo study group, both overall and for certain specific adverse events occurring in very small numbers.
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Which organ system is most often affected by COVID-19?

COVID-19 is a disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 that can trigger what doctors call a respiratory tract infection. It can affect your upper respiratory tract (sinuses, nose, and throat) or lower respiratory tract (windpipe and lungs).
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What recommendations are there for when you sneeze or cough during COVID-19 pandemic?

• If you are wearing a mask: You can cough or sneeze into your mask. Put on a new, clean mask as
soon as possible and wash your hands.
• If you are not wearing a mask:
- Always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or use the inside of
your elbow and do not spit.

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Can I still have sex during the coronavirus pandemic?

If both of you are healthy and feeling well, are practicing social distancing and have had no known exposure to anyone with COVID-19, touching, hugging, kissing, and sex are more likely to be safe.
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What is the CDC recommendations on sneezing etiqutte during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Cover coughs and sneezes using an elbow or a tissue when not wearing a mask. Dispose of the tissue and clean hands immediately either with soap and water or a hand rub containing at least 60% alcohol.
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Is there a way to determine if you have sinusitis or COVID-19?

Typically the loss of sense of smell associated with a sinus infection is going to be accompanied by more significant symptoms such as facial pain/pressure. COVID-19 symptoms tend to have more fatigue, cough and shortness of breath.
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Can a lingering headache be a symptom of COVID-19?

While loss of taste and smell are among the most publicized symptoms of COVID-19, headaches are also among the early symptoms. Often, those headache effects can linger.
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What type headache do you get with COVID-19?


It is presenting mostly as a whole-head, severe-pressure pain. It's different than migraine, which by definition is unilateral throbbing with sensitivity to light or sound, or nausea. COVID headaches present more as a whole-head pressure.

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How long do COVID-19 symptoms last?


Acute COVID-19. Active illness can last one to two weeks if you have mild or moderate coronavirus disease, but severe cases can last months. Some people are asymptomatic, meaning they never have symptoms but do have COVID-19.

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Should I go to the hospital if I have mild COVID-19 symptoms?

Mild COVID-19 cases still can make you feel lousy. But you should be able to rest at home and recover fully without a trip to the hospital.
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What are some signs of COVID-19 that need immediate medical attention?

• Trouble breathing
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• New confusion
• Inability to wake or stay awake
• Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone

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