Anonymous
4 years
Coughing. I been coughing for sometime and there’s phlegm also. But i doesnot happen continously but sometime. Also shortness of breath.. Same
I am a woman at age of 23 years old. I been experience coughing sometime and als shortness of breath especially when I just being rest all day without doing any activity . But i dont have any fever. I didnt travel to any countries which have a high risk. I also didnt have close contact with someone who are positive with COVID 19. But i do worried because of this cough and sometime shortness of breath. Did this symptom has high risk to covid-19?
Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli,
4 years
Greetings!
Thank you for your question. I understand your worries regarding your symptoms of coughing and shortness of breath. Based on your symptom, 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. 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, your symptoms can be caused by other health problems such as:
- anemia
- pneumonia
- Other bacterial or viral infection
- Tonsillitis
- Pharyngitis
- tuberculosis
- 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.
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