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Hi i am a health worker and a chronic asthmatic, is it easier for me to contract corona? will i survive it with my comorbidity? should i ask for special leave during this time? i already feel my sinus blocked, very minor sore throat, seldom dry cough
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Yes : Stay home, rest and monitor your temperature. Follow your asthma plan, rinse nasal passages, take an antihistamine for relief. If you develop shortness of breath or worsening, please see your physician for testing. Good hand washing and disinfection of surfaces is advised.
Answered 3/28/2020
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