Anonymous
4 years
Itching throat for 1 week it gets better soon it started itching again
Last week i have Itching throat and then i went to clinic they gave me antibiotic then it got better after 2 days i finish antibiotic suddenly my throat start itching again…should I be worried?
Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli,
4 years
Greetings!
We understand your worries especially with the development of symptoms indicative but not exclusive of COVID-19.
For you information, WHO listed common symptoms for COVID-19 infection as follows:
- Fever (morea than 37.5 degrees celcius)
- Fatigue
- Cough
- Aches and pains
- Sorethroat
- Headaches
- Shortness of breath
throat itchiness is not typical symptoms of patients with COVID. It can be due to other health conditions such as:
- dehydration
- common cold
- influenza infection
- pharyngitis
- tonsillitis
To assess your risk, you are encouraged to answer the quiz on Risk Assessment for COVID-19 to evaluate your health status in regards to this disease. After completing this quiz, you will be classified into several categories.
You may consult a MOH doctor by clicking Ask Doctor at the Ministry of Health website (COVID-19 Portal) to ask any health issues related to COVID-19 starting from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm.
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