Lack of a runny nose
Only 4 percent of patients in one sample reported runny nose as a symptom but, in fact, its absence may be notable in itself. “COVID-19 tends to be lower respiratory symptoms more than upper respiratory nasal symptoms,” says Dr. Sosa.
Stanford Children’s Health is recommending that children who have congestion along with fever, cough, congestion, and nausea be tested for the flu. Those who have fever, cough, issues breathing and fatigue without a runny nose or nausea may be tested for COVID-19.
In China, the vast majority of the COVID-19 cases were in adults, not children, says the CDC.
