Anonymous

3 years

Hard breathing problem

Hi, I am having some hard breathing problem since 17/3/2020, I went to check it out at clinic and went through the ecg test, doctor said that was hyperventilation, but i started to have sore throat after I back from the clinic, the sore throat problem is like on and off, now I don’t feel the pain in the throat but it feeling like having something In the throat, and I am still having the hard breathing issue. The hard breathing problem is like on and off as well. I have no fever, no flu, No contact with any covid positive or known any of the covid positive patient.

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

  • Cough

  • Aches and pains

  • Sorethroat

  • Headaches

  • Shortness of breath

There are many health conditions that can contribute to difficulty breathing:

  • anemia
  • pneumonia
  • Asthma
  • COPD
  • heart problem

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 medication, here are some home remedies that you can try to soothe your throat.

  • Honey

  • Breath in steam from hot water

  • Ginger

  • Gargle with salt water

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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