A member asked:

Hi there. last week monday i experienced a "24 hour" cold: runny nose, sneezing, scratchy throat with post nasal drip. today is 3rd day of elevated heart rate and slight pressure in chest. i have no difficulty breathing. is this an infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Usually an infection: New throat symptoms can be from strep throat infection, a cold or the flu, or from another cause such as allergies, irritants, or coronavirus. Usually, a person sees the doctor if symptoms is bothersome, recurrent, or don't go improve in a few days. COVID-19 infections tend to have chest cough, whereas strep usually lacks cough but has more throat pain. Can call doctor on video or phone.

Answered 12/1/2021

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