Anonymous

4 years

Feel uncomfortable with my throat and mild cough

My throat feel uncomfortable and mild coughing lately. When coughing, I feel mild pain on my left chest and whenever I take a deep breath I feel the pain.

Greetings!

We understand your worries especially with the development of symptoms indicative but not exclusive of COVID-19.

Sore throat and Cough can be due to other health conditions apart from COVID such as:

  • dehydration
  • common cold
  • influenza infection
  • pharyngitis
  • tonsillitis

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.

I am sorry but it is difficult to understand your story. Indeed, you should visit a doctor for you problem. Please wear mask and keep good hand hygiene whilst you are visiting the doctor.

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.

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