Anonymous

3 years

Night cough with thick phlegm

I am 30years old female, having night cough very frequently, and it usually come with thick phlegm, sore throat itchiness and running nose. It is very disturbing for my sleep. But the symptoms usually getting better in the morning. I’m having nose allergic as well.

Dr Ramzdhan,

3 years

Greetings!

Thank you for your question. Based on your symptoms of cough, 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. According to WHO, the common symptoms of COVID-19 infection are:

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

Besides COVID-19 infection, your symptoms can be caused by other health problems such as:

  • Sinusitis

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