sadonnalow

4 years

Cough more than a month

I have on and off coughing since a month ago, and have visit doctor for medicine. Since I just came back from Taiwan and still coughing, should I do a creening or covid-19 test? I do not have other symptoms. Fyi, I have the cough before traveling.

Dr Ramzdhan,

4 years

Thank you for your question

I understand that you are currently having Recurrent and long standing cough with recent travel to Taiwan. In view of that, I understand your concern regarding this issue of coronavirus since there’s an outbreak of the virus.

From your given situation I would advice you 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 with an advice on the next appropriate steps that you should take.

Nevertheless, you should watch out for your current symptom and development of any other such as

  • Fever
  • Shortness of breath
  • Body ache
  • Sore throat
  • Headache

Aside from COVID-19 infection, this symptom might be due to other causes. For instance:

  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis infection
  • Asthma

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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