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What is the difference in symptoms between bronchitis and covid-19. in other words how will you know if you have bronchitis or covid-19. ?

Q: what is the difference in symptoms between bronchitis and covid-19. in other words how will you know if you have bronchitis or covid-19. ?

Testing: Bronchitis &amp; COVID sx’s can overlap &amp; include: sore throat, cough, shortness of breath, headaches, fatigue, body aches, soreness due to coughing, nasal congestion and fever. With Bronchitis the fever is usually below 101 °F but temp is quite variable with COVID 19. Testing will help to differentiate between COVID 19 &amp; other respiratory illnesses.

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Testing: Bronchitis & COVID sx’s can overlap & include: sore throat, cough, shortness of breath, headaches, fatigue, body aches, soreness due to coughing, nasal congestion and fever. With Bronchitis the fever is usually below 101 °F but temp is quite variable with COVID 19. Testing will help to differentiate between COVID 19 & other respiratory illnesses.

Answered 5/12/2020

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A member asked:

What is the difference in symptoms between bronchitis and covid-19. in other words how will you know if you have bronchitis or covid-19. ?

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