Anonymous

4 years

Just Bad coughing - is that risk of having covid?

Hi dr.,

I have been experiencing a flu last week (Thursday) and since then I am having a bad cough (dry) even though no longer running nose. The cough is very bad compared to all other cough I have had. Am I at risk of covid?

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.

As mention above, you’re experiencing bad cough and runny nose. And now you’re worried of contracting coronavirus. Rest assure that there’s many other causes of cough and runny nose such as

  • Other virus infection

  • Bacterial infection

  • Allergic rhinitis

  • Pneumonia

  • Tuberculosis

However you can assess your risk profile by answering 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 as follows and please act accordingly:

  1. Low risk: You have to perform self-quarantine at home for at least 14 days. You also have to monitor your health such as taking your temperature and look out for any COVID-19 symptoms like coughing, fever, and shortness of breath.

  2. Moderate risk: You have to visit your nearest healthcare facility to obtain further confirmation.

  3. High risk: You have to visit your nearest healthcare facility immediately. If you are confirmed with COVID-19, you will be referred to a specific hospital and receive further treatment there. You will also be quarantined at the healthcare facility for surveillance.

For more information on coronavirus, please visit the official Ministry of Health portal at link here (MOH COVID-19 Portal). You can also consult a doctor for free regarding your condition by clicking Ask Doctor link on the portal.

I wish this would be a little help for you. Thank you.

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