ashleyching94

4 years

Throat and nose itchiness, chest tightness

Hi Doctor, I am a women, 26 years old. Undergo cyst removal open surgery in January 2020 and currently having medicine (Norethisterone) due to irregular period. I have also panic attacks as my history in these few years.

Currently I am having throat and nose itchiness without any cough and no fever, just feeling very hot due to the weather. Sometimes i will feel chest tightness and the muscle around throat and shoulder will have little tight when i get nervous especially when i feel the throat itchiness as I am very worry on the Covid-19 spreading rapidly in Malaysia.

May I know what will causing the throat and nose itchiness?

Dr Ramzdhan,

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

Nose and throat itchiness are 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.

After 5.00 pm till 12.00 am, please direct your enquiries to our DoctorOnCall website at this link DoctorOnCall Tanya.

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