Anonymous

4 years

Sore throat and cough since 3 days

Hai Dr. I’m 24 years old women who is taking care of mini market. Since last 3 days,I’m having sore throat and dry cough. Something a bit hard to breathe. But there’s no fever (around 36.7 C) and no flu. I went at a private clinic yesterday who told me tat my throat is not worse and gave me antibiotic and cough syrup. Is there is possible of me getting covid-19 and should I went for the test or just quarantine at home and shop?

Dr Ramzdhan,

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

However, as you may already aware, these symptoms are not specific to COVID-19 but can be presented in other conditions such as in common flu and other infections by bacteria or other viruses.

Besides COVID-19, recurrent sarethroat, cough and difficulty breathing can be due to various

  • influenza
  • pneumonia
  • anemia
  • asthma

Nevertheless, we still need to assess your risk of COVID-19 infection. 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.

You are advised to monitor your symptoms and limit contact with other person. Practice hand washing and hand hygine and well as wear protective mask when you interact with other people.

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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