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I have travelled to germany recently. i have a cough and phlegm. no fever, no breathing issues. my family were sick with these same symptoms before i travelled. i was gone 4 days. should i conduct a covid19 test?

Q: i have travelled to germany recently. i have a cough and phlegm. no fever, no breathing issues. my family were sick with these same symptoms before i travelled. i was gone 4 days. should i conduct a covid19 test?

: Absolutely. If the test comes back negative and you continue to have persistent symptoms, see your family physician for an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.

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Dr. Martin Tamler answered

Absolutely. If the test comes back negative and you continue to have persistent symptoms, see your family physician for an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.

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Answered 11/27/2021

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Get tested. If you have not been vaccinated for Covid, get vaccinated.

Answered 11/23/2021

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A member asked:

I have travelled to germany recently. i have a cough and phlegm. no fever, no breathing issues. my family were sick with these same symptoms before i travelled. i was gone 4 days. should i conduct a covid19 test?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Martin Tamler answered

Dr Singh and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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