
huishan5030
2 years
Sore throat, a mild cough and a feeling of chest tightness
Hello doctor, may I have seen a sore throat and a slight cough in the clinic before (about 14/03), but now I have a sore throat, a mild cough, and chest tightness. Do I need to go to the hospital or return to the previous clinic?

5 years
Greetings!
I understand your worry since you are suffering from itchy throat and chest tightness. This symptom can be caused by other health problems such as:
- Other bacterial or viral infection
- tonsillitis
- Asthma
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis
- COPD
- Anemia
- Anxiety disorder
As for now, it is crucial to assess your risk of COVID-19,
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