Anonymous

4 years

Sore throat with white sputum

Hi Good evening Dr. Currently I’m 21 weeks pregnant and I’m working in the clinic of private hospital. Today I have mild sore throat with little amount of white sputum. Shall I proceed to have the test of Covid 19? (I Had contacted with Non-Malaysian patient and also wearing the surgical mask while I work. Last Sunday I went to the supermarket without the mask and there’s a crowd at the market)

Dr Ramzdhan,

4 years

Greetings!

Thank you for your question. Since you are experiencing symptoms such as sore throat with white sputum, 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.

  • 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:

  • Other bacterial or viral infection
  • Asthma
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Sinusitis
  • Pneumonia

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/.

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