samantha
4 years
My daughter 10yo, having coughing and sore throat for 2 days
My daughter told me that she feel uncomfortable on throats, and start coughing badly these 2 days. No fever. But feel tire. She has no history liaising with any carrier covid-19, I ask her to self check by holding her breathe for 10sec, she told me er lungs is pain. What is your advise?
Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli,
4 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.
Before we can proceed to anything, we should assess your risk profile. You can 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 as follows and please act accordingly.
Nevertheless, the symptoms that she’s been experiencing might be due to other problem such as:
- Bacterial and virus infection
- Asthma
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis
Thus, I would advice you to refer this to your nearest medical doctor. Because in order for us to provide you with an accurate choice of treatment and management, we need additional details to explore further into your current complaints
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.
Apart from that, 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.
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.
May your daughter get well soon and thank you.
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