Royreturnz

5 years

Hard to breath whenever after meal or when feeling anxious or worrying

I am a 30 years old male, I have not been out of Malaysia ever, I also have been at home ever since 18th march 2020 when the government started movement control order, until today I went out for grocery shopping at metro plaza, kajang.

I have been experiencing difficulty breathing around 3-4 days prior to today after having a domino pizza, on that day I felt a little dizzy and fainting and so decided to call 991, but when the line got through I felt better so I didn’t need an ambulance.

Today I felt the same after I had my lunch, about 30 minutes - 1 hour after my meal, I feel like my lungs is touching my front ribs, my heart rate went higher and breathing got difficult, I then feel like almost fainting.

I needed a screening but I could not afford RM700 for it, I would also go to the hospital but I also do not wish to either infect others if I’m infected, or get infected if I’m not.

What should I do?

Dr Ramzdhan,

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
  • Cough
  • Aches and pains
  • Sorethroat
  • Headaches
  • Shortness of breath

From the symptoms that you have mentioned, shortness of breath without associated fever, cough and sore throat is not indicative of COVID-19.

In addition to that, shortness of breath due to COVID-19 does not only happen when you are anxious or after meal.

Apart from that, shortness of breath can be due to many health conditions.

  • Anemia
  • panic attack
  • Viral and Bacterial infection

As you have shortness of breath, 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.

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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