If you’ve got hay fever, you may well be in for a rough ride this spring – pollen count is high, or very high, in much of the country at the moment, the Met Office reports.It might start with an itch in the nose or the back of the throat; hours later, you’re left watery-eyed and hoarse from sneezing. But Dr Rupa Parmar, GP and medical director of Midland Health, said the signs we associate with the common allergy can sometimes be an indicator of Covid. “It’s still important to be aware of the symptoms of Covid,” she told us. “Although we are no longer in a pandemic, catching the virus is still possible, and we should do our best to avoid spreading it. You can do this by knowing the symptoms, testing, and avoiding contact with others if you have Covid.”How can I tell normal hay fever from Covid?Dr Parmar compared how the conditions affect seven symptoms:1. FatigueHay fever: “Fatigue from hay fever can make you feel overtired and causes brain fog. It’s not usually severe but can be frustrating to manage.”