
kaifoong1506
5 years
Cough and sore throat
Hi, I am 26 years old male and do not travel recently and do not have contact with the patient of COVID-19. But recently I have a little bit cough because of throat itchy. I also have a little bit sore throat as well. I do not have fever or feel tiredness. I been face this more than 10 days. Is this normal?

Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli,
5 years
Hi!
Thank you for your question. I understand that you are worried about the risk of COVID-19 infection. 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
Based on your symptoms, 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.
Besides COVID-19 infection, your symptoms can be caused by other health problems such as:
- Other bacterial or viral infection
- Tonsillitis
- Pharyngitis
- Dehidration
As you have consult a doctor for your symptoms, you are advised to continue on the treatment. It may take time for the symptoms to fully resolve.
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/.
Please visit https://covid-19.moh.gov.my/ to get the latest information and guidelines regarding COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination
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