
Anonymous
5 years
Short in breathing. Where to check
I’m a 22 yo male. I’m having a short in breathing. My temperature is around 36.7 . A little cough in a while and did not have sore throat. What should I do? Should I went to private hospital or government hospital?

5 years
Greetings!
We understand your worries especially with the development of symptoms indicative but not exclusive of COVID-19.
For you information, WHO listed common symptoms for COVID-19 infection as follows:
- Fever (morea than 37.5 degrees celcius)
- Fatigue
- Cough
- Aches and pains
- Sorethroat
- Headaches
- Shortness of breath
Apart from that, cough and shortness of breath can be due to many health conditions.
- Viral and Bacterial infection
- Asthma
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis
- COPD
As you have these symptoms, 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.
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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