Question 1

i have symptoms of shortness of breath and a dry throat that occurs only at night.

i have a friend who tested positive for covid and i was exposed to him?

Accepted Answer

: In South Africa a medical provider will determine need for COVID 19 testing.  Consult your local primary care provider or you can use telemedicine for individual consultations. There are a number of free apps to look at your risk.

Question 2

shortness of breath, tightness of chest and dry throat when feeling sad. what is this? is it normal ? and is it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Normal.: Sadness  sometimes causes symptoms of tightness in the chest , shortness of breath, dry throat  , bodily aches and pains, loss  of taste along with sleep disturbances and decreased energy and tiredness. It is not dangerous but these symptoms may affect the quality of your life so, please seek help. Seeing your PCP is a good start.

Question 3

sharp chest pain pushing through to my back, shortness of breath, dry throat and fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Emergency Room time?: Having new sharp chest pains is a serious enough for an exam right away. One's doctor can look for a pneumothorax or other chest problem. Inflammation of the linings of the ribs, the lungs, or the heart can also cause chest pain. Evaluation may be done at an ER, where it is easy to get an exam, a chest x-ray, and an EKG plus lab tests to rule out a heart attack (extremely rare in young adults).

Question 4

hi doctor, i have been feeling unwell since yesterday morning,had a slight lost of taste and smell which gradually came back, slight shortness of breath and sore throat and dry nostrils.

Accepted Answer

Get Covid test: Your symptoms may represent Covid 19 infection, so please call your doc to arrange for a test, and quarantine until you know for sure.

Question 5

treated for pleurisy 2 weeks ago with steroids and amoxicillin. i am worse now with pain/shortness of breath, dry throat and cough and nasal congestion.

Accepted Answer

Exam: Get an immediate chest xray to rule out a pneumonia or lung abcess. You should be improving. You may need a pulmonary fuction test for asthma and a lung scan if you are taking female hormones or birth control, get rechecked asap!

Question 6

i would like to go for a covid test but my doctors is only availablr on the 11th january what must i do. symptoms are as. follow, dry mouth, cracked lips, shortness of breath, cold chills and then warm again, throat, body very painfull, very tied?

Accepted Answer

See below: Covid-19:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Contact your local hospital, by phone for evaluation and testing in your area.
Wear a mask, stay away from others, practice hand hygiene. If you develop breathing difficulty, go to the nearest hospital, immediately.
Get Covid vaccine.
Wish you good health.

Question 7

hi doc.

over 2 days i've had the following symptoms: sore throat, migraines, blocked nose, sweating, dry throat,  irritable throat,  throat is red inside and shortness of breath.

kindly advise?

Accepted Answer

: Any fever?  Have you been tested for COVID-19?  These are all COVID symptoms, but could also be symptoms of other problems including but not limited to other viral illnesses and seasonal allergies. Get tested for COVID and schedule a visit with your doctor if symptoms persist or worsen.

Question 8

ears block up, nose blocked, short of breath, dry mouth and started when i had burning at bottom of throat when breathing.

Accepted Answer

URI: It sounds as though you have a upper respiratory tract infection.  These can last anywhere from a couple of days to over a week.  If you start running fevers, the symptoms get worse or you are unable to hydrate yourself, you should contact your doctor.

Question 9

shortness of breath and feeling of dry mouth?

Accepted Answer

Vague Symptoms: Your two symptoms can be caused by a plethora of conditions, and a medical evaluation is in order, not internet guessing. Please call a physician for a physical and review of your medical history.

Question 10

dry mouth and shortness of breath and feeling tierd 33 years old ?

Accepted Answer

SOB is never good!: The more specific the question the more specific the answer can be. However, SOB or Dyspnea is never a good thing unless one is exercising. There are a myriad of causes for your symptoms. I would suggest an on-line consultation or a visit to your regular physician. I wish you the best.

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I have symptoms of shortness of breath and a dry throat that occurs only at night. i have a friend who tested positive for covid and i was exposed to him?

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Shortness of breath, tightness of chest and dry throat when feeling sad. what is this? is it normal ? and is it dangerous?

A member asked:

Sharp chest pain pushing through to my back, shortness of breath, dry throat and fatigue?

A member asked:

Hi doctor, i have been feeling unwell since yesterday morning,had a slight lost of taste and smell which gradually came back, slight shortness of breath and sore throat and dry nostrils.

A member asked:

Treated for pleurisy 2 weeks ago with steroids and amoxicillin. i am worse now with pain/shortness of breath, dry throat and cough and nasal congestion.

A member asked:

I would like to go for a covid test but my doctors is only availablr on the 11th january what must i do. symptoms are as. follow, dry mouth, cracked lips, shortness of breath, cold chills and then warm again, throat, body very painfull, very tied?

A member asked:

Hi doc. over 2 days i've had the following symptoms: sore throat, migraines, blocked nose, sweating, dry throat, irritable throat, throat is red inside and shortness of breath. kindly advise?

A member asked:

Ears block up, nose blocked, short of breath, dry mouth and started when i had burning at bottom of throat when breathing.

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Shortness of breath and feeling of dry mouth?

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Dry mouth and shortness of breath and feeling tierd 33 years old ?

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