As we live through the coronavirus pandemic, things like a sneeze, a cough, or the sniffles are more concerning than ever and The Doctors welcome pediatrician and parenting expert Dr. Jen Trachtenberg to help identify if your child is dealing with allergies, a cold, the flu or possibly COVID-19.

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Dr. Jen notes just how difficult it can be for parents to decipher the difference between these ailments and says these are the things to look for:

Allergies: If your child is having symptoms reoccur year after year during the same few months, it could be a sign of seasonal allergies, which might involve itchy watery red eyes, wheezing, hives, and rashes.

The common cold: If your child has a cold, the pediatrician says they could experience issues like congestion, fever, headaches, sneezing, and they usually last 4 to 6 days and may happen anywhere from 6 to 9 times a year.

Flu: She says the flu can often seem like a cold, but will also include body aches, fever, and the child might say they are feeling much worse compared to having a cold.

COVID-19: Dr. Jen says parents should be aware that COVID symptoms may mimic the common cold and then also possibly include more severe issues like respiratory distress, vomiting, and diarrhea.  

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"It can be really confusing," she says of parents trying to figure out if their child is sick with a cold or something worse. "Definitely speak to your pediatrician about whether [your child] should be seen or not."

She stresses that any child experiencing any type of cold or flue symptoms should be kept home until they are feeling well and fever-free for at least 24 hours.