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Should i get tested for covid-19. i have recently traveled to israel (today is my 14th day back). i started experiencing cold symptoms like sore throat, headaches, slime buildup in chest, chest pain. no fever or coughing?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Follow local rules &: Recommendations. Testing would otherwise be appropriate as symptoms initially may be light and by itself the history of travel in endemic area will place you at risk. If unaware of what the local regulations are, your doc should be able to provide guidance of how and where to test.

Answered 7/9/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Testing: 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. Sx's could be due to different types of infections & may or may not be related to your trip. Medical assessment can help determine if testing will be ordered. Some places require referral.

Answered 9/5/2020

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