是季节性过敏还是疾病？

3 月 13, 2026
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As communities in Tulsa County move from cold and flu season into allergy season, many people are coughing, sneezing or feeling congested. The symptoms may look the same but the cause can be different. Understanding the difference helps protect your health and the people around you.

Respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19, RSV and common colds spread through coughing, sneezing or close contact. People can spread illness before they know they are sick.

Signs of these viruses often include:

发烧
身体酸痛
疲劳
Feeling worse over time

Allergies are caused by pollen, mold or dust in the air. They can irritate the nose, throat and lungs. This can be more serious for children, older adults and people with asthma.

Tulsa County has seasonal pollen patterns:

Spring: Tree pollen
Summer: Grass pollen
Late Summer/Fall: Weed pollen (especially ragweed)
Winter: Lower pollen, but indoor mold can still trigger symptoms

You can check real-time pollen and air quality levels. Oklahoma’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) makes daily Air Quality Index (AQI) forecasts for multiple cities in Oklahoma, including the Tulsa area. These forecasts are based on weather conditions and pollutant data from Air Quality Division monitors. DEQ issues an Ozone Alert or Particulate Matter (PM) Alert when the Ozone or PM AQI forecast for the next day is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups (orange) or worse. DEQ notifies local councils of government who use their Ozone/PM Alert programs to spread the word to those in affected areas.

Tracking pollen levels can help you:

Start allergy medicine early
Limit outdoor time on high-count days
Reduce asthma flare-ups

Knowing the difference helps reduce spread. If illness is mistaken for allergies, people may continue normal activities and spread germs. If allergies are not treated, breathing problems may get worse. Awareness protects both personal health and community health.

您可以做什么

Stay home if you have fever or worsening symptoms
经常洗手
Cover coughs and sneezes
Treat allergies early
Check local pollen levels
Wear a mask if sick or around high-risk individuals

Have questions about symptoms, exposure or prevention? Call the Tulsa Health Department Epidemiology Line at 918-595-4399. The line is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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