
Anonymous
5 years
Itchy Throat and lingering cough when speaking for 3 weeks
I am currently experiencing coughing for almost 3 weeks. The cough is triggered when speaking. There was phlegm for the first 4 days but it eventually gone off after I took the anti-biotics prescribed by the doctor at the clinic. The condition improves as days passed by but my throat is itchy especially when I speak a lot. Just to make sure if I would need to perform a check for COVID for this case.
thank you

Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli,
5 years
Thank you for your question.
First and foremost, I understand your concern regarding this issue of coronavirus since there’s an outbreak of the virus.
For your information COVID test would only be done in high risk patient. Thus, we need to know your risk in order for us to know the need for you to undergo the the test. 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 with advice on next appropriate steps that should be taken.
Besides COVID-19 infection, coughing can be caused by other health problems such as:
Bacterial or virus infection
Allergic Rhinitis
COPD
Therefore, we greatly suggest that you refer this to your nearest medical doctor to find out the real causes for your symptoms because additional details needed. You may also click on this link (DoctorOnCall) to speak with our doctors online. We assure you that our conversations are kept in confidentiality unless additional consultation needed with other medical parties.
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