
Anonymous
5 years
Cough, flu and shortness of breathe
36 years old male. I am experiencing slight cough, slight flu and also shortness of breathe once awhile. I have no fever and other symptoms. This has been going on for a week.

Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli,
5 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
Aches and pains
Sorethroat
Shortness of breath
As listed above, the symptoms are very vague and mimic other disease as well. Hence, the needs of screening test depends on your risk profile. 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.
Besides, cough can also be due to
Bacterial or virus infection
Pneumonia
COPD
In order for us to provide you with an accurate diagnosis, we need additional details to explore further into your current complaints. Therefore, we greatly suggest that you refer this to your nearest medical doctor. Especially if your symptoms are getting worse.
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.
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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