Question 1

flu like symptoms,shortness of breath,loss of taste and smell?

Accepted Answer

Check temp: Please monitor your temperature, self isolate, rest and drink fluids. Testing may be arranged locally, but your symptoms are very consistent with COVID-19 infection. Self isolate and avoid contact with others. Watch for signs of worsening, and then seek additional care, including a chest image. Use Tylenol to treat fever of 101 F or higher.

Question 2

loss of taste at 6  months of pregnancy. had a cold/flu. after  baby, little taste, smell okay. plugged  eustacian  tube. taking nasonex (mometasone). why no taste?

Accepted Answer

Loss of taste: Your loss of taste occurred when you got a cold at six months gestation. In order to taste food you must be able to smell it. Your sinuses may be blocked or infected.

Question 3

my 19 year old daughter, a type 1 diabetic has flu symptoms such as dry cough, body aches, stuffy nose, mild diarrhea and loss of taste. should she get tested for covid-19?

Accepted Answer

YES: Need to test ASAP as she is at increased risk of complications from Covid due to her diabetes. Test and contact her doctor, drink plenty of liquids, get plenty of rest and maintain tight control of glucose. Self quarantine till you know results and do not wait but go to ER if symptoms get worse. Early treatment is key

Question 4

flu symptoms 
no fever
no cough
sore dry throat
fatigue
fussy head
loss of appetite
loss of taste?

Accepted Answer

R/O Covid 19: COVID 19 Sx's may include fever, cough, feeling tired, shortness of breath, muscle aches, headache, sore throat, chills, chest pain, nasal congestion, loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Get urgent care for difficulty breathing, blue lips, persistent chest pain/ pressure or new onset confusion.  Contact your PCM regarding testing.

Question 5

can a flu cause a loss of smell and taste?

Accepted Answer

Yes sometimes a: transient disturbance of your senses of smell and taste can be affected with great injury (infection) to the organs in question.   However it should not last more than 3-5 days after the illness has passed.  Medications can also do that, and on a more semi-permanent basis as long as you take those medications.  Please see a healthcare provider to help you sort out what the cause was.

Question 6

i have mild cold/flu like symptoms; headache, runny nose, mild sore throat.  i do not have temperature, or taste/smell loss, nor body aches.  i have not been in contact with anyone known to have covid.  should i take a covid test?

Accepted Answer

COVID 19 concerns:  You can use an on-line app to see your level of risk. In South Africa- one consults with a medical provider who will determine need for COVID 19 testing.  Consult your local primary care provider or you can use telemedicine for individual consultations.

Question 7

loss of smell is it flu or covid?

Accepted Answer

Either: It is a listed symptom of covid but may be present in any illness that attacks the sensory endings in the nose, including the flu.

Question 8

do you think i have corona virus if i have flu and loss sense of smell ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe COVID-19: These symptoms are very typical of infection with the pandemic coronavirus, but they also can be caused by true influenza or just a cold. Get coronavirus testing ASAP if you can. Good luck.

Question 9

i have developed a cough and a wheeze in my chest for 3 days.   last week i had some general flu symptoms (fever, headache &loss of smell) which i took to be some sinus flu and treated with corenza c for the week.    now i am worried?

Accepted Answer

Cough, wheeze, fever: Due to your age you may want to be tested for the cornavirus. Call you doctor and follow his recommendations.

Question 10

4days back i had flu like symptoms, i than went to pharmacy for some medication. now my throat is sore and dry. am also experiencing loss of smell, i cant smell anything ?

Accepted Answer

Test/self isolate: Your symptoms may be consistent with COVID 19 infection. Please have a screening test and stay at home. Drink fluids, rest and monitor your temperature. If there is a fever, please use Tylenol instead of Motrin to control the fever. Shedding of the virus may be prolonged and avoiding contact with others is suggested.

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Flu like symptoms,shortness of breath,loss of taste and smell?

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Loss of taste at 6 months of pregnancy. had a cold/flu. after baby, little taste, smell okay. plugged eustacian tube. taking nasonex (mometasone). why no taste?

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My 19 year old daughter, a type 1 diabetic has flu symptoms such as dry cough, body aches, stuffy nose, mild diarrhea and loss of taste. should she get tested for covid-19?

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Flu symptoms no fever no cough sore dry throat fatigue fussy head loss of appetite loss of taste?

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Can a flu cause a loss of smell and taste?

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I have mild cold/flu like symptoms; headache, runny nose, mild sore throat. i do not have temperature, or taste/smell loss, nor body aches. i have not been in contact with anyone known to have covid. should i take a covid test?

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Loss of smell is it flu or covid?

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Do you think i have corona virus if i have flu and loss sense of smell ?

A member asked:

I have developed a cough and a wheeze in my chest for 3 days. last week i had some general flu symptoms (fever, headache &loss of smell) which i took to be some sinus flu and treated with corenza c for the week. now i am worried?

A member asked:

4days back i had flu like symptoms, i than went to pharmacy for some medication. now my throat is sore and dry. am also experiencing loss of smell, i cant smell anything ?

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