
louis8gcy11
4 years
Sore throat, follow by cough, cough until lung discomfort
Woman age 60, has sore throat, follow by cough. See doctor and took medication. But coughing is getting serious. Sometimes cough until lung discomfort. But no fever, breathing ok. No go overseas in past few months. No close contact with suspected covid19 case.

Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli,
5 years
Hi there. Thank you for your question.
From the above explanation by you, I understand that you’re experiencing sore throat, cough. You already refer your problem to a doctor and was given medication. However, your symptoms persist and even getting worst. You’re also worried about contracting COVID-19 which I understand. Because we’re in the midst of coronavirus outbreak.
Unfortunately, I am not clear with your question that you have for us. Nevertheless, you can 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 with an advice on the next appropriate step that should be taken.
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 https://www.doctoroncall.com.my/tanya/.