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With The Pollen Count High, So Is “Coronanxiety”

Right now headaches and sniffles are running rampant. But before you run off the deep end, fearing the worst, keep in mind that pollen counts are extremely high today and…

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Right now headaches and sniffles are running rampant. But before you run off the deep end, fearing the worst, keep in mind that pollen counts are extremely high today and that could explain your symptoms.

Meteorologists are warning that today's dry, beautiful weather comes with a cost.

It's not convenient that this pandemic is happening at the same time as Spring allergies, but keep in mind the coronavirus symptoms are different.

Fever, coughing and shortness of breath appear to be symptoms most associated with COVID-19 patients. Here's more from the Centers for Disease

Of course, it's always, always best to check with your doctor.

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Born and raised at Country 1025. Carolyn is a concert-lovin’ country music fan. Plus, an avid New England sports fan. Count Kruser in for standup comedy, movies, and cosmos, but family is #1 for her. Wife, mother of 2- plus Zoey the dog, unpaid cook, cleaner and organizer of chaos. Kruser likes to write about country music, New England lifestyle and trending topics.