Anonymous

3 years

Need advice wherever need to that covid 19 test


Good Afternoon, I am a 43 years old Male staying with my family of 5 . I am experiencing breathing difficulties and throat infection(according to doctor) last Wednesday , I visit doctor on Saturday. Till today 15 April(Wednesday) I am still experiencing short of breathless but the throat is much better only feeling something(like something growing) still there and little fatigue ,also I didn’t cough, flu and check my temperature is within 37C .i am a smoker and didn’t travel any oversea within March and April.I didn’t know of my surroundings who have any positive covid 19.My concern is wherever I need to have a covid 19 test since I am staying with some high risk people (like my mother who is high blood pressure and diabetes).I will going to my KKM tomorrow morning for my regular check up . Please advice me . Thank you very much and please stay safe.

Greetings!

I understand your concern regarding COVID-19. For you information, WHO listed common symptoms for COVID-19 infection as follows:

  • Fever (more than 37.5 degrees celcius)
  • Fatigue
  • Cough
  • Aches and pains
  • Sorethroat
  • Headaches
  • Shortness of breathe

Apart from COVID-19, difficulty breathing can be due to many health conditions.

  • anemia
  • pneumonia
  • pericarditis
  • pulmonary embolism

The needs of screening test should depends on your risk. Therefore, 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 and further actions suggested will be provided according to the classification.

Please continue to monitor your symptoms for worsening or development of new symptoms. 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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