
bkjason.jw
5 years
Cough and flu symptoms
I lived in Johor Bahru. Age 69 years. 10/3 had sorethroat, followed by flu-like symptoms but no fever yet. Not on any medication just salt water gargle and plenty of water. Shall I go to health clinic for screening of covid-19. One of my friend has been admitted in ICU for covid 19 in Hospital Permai, but we did not have any physical contact prior to his admission >14 days. Thanks

Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli,
5 years
Greetings!
Thank you for your question. Based on your symptoms of cough and flu, 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. KKM hospital will prioritize those of high risk for the infection. The decision of whether a person needs to be checked is depending on the doctor’s evaluation of the patient’s history and risks. If a person develops symptoms such as fever and respiratory symptoms and has close contact or travelled from/to countries of high risk for COVID-19 infection, he/she will be further evaluated for diagnostic testing. We also provide home testing services, accessible through this link: COVID-19 Screening At Home.
According to WHO, the common symptoms of COVID-19 infection are:
- Fever (more than 37.5 degrees celcius)
- Fatigue
- Cough
- Aches and pains
- Sorethroat
- Headaches
- Shortness of breath
Besides COVID-19 infection, symptoms of cough and flu can be caused by other health problems such as:
- Other bacterial or viral infection
- Asthma
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis
- COPD
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 https://www.doctoroncall.com.my/tanya/.
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