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Been sneezing / stuffy nose and slight sore throat since returning from france , temperature is okay , not coughing or high fever symptoms , should i be alarmed ?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Upper airway: You may have an allergic reaction, a common cold or local irritation of your nasal passages and throat. Stay at home, rest, drink fluids and monitor your temperature. Drink soothing fluids, use nasal saline rinses and try one dose of an antihistamine to gauge improvement. IF you develop dry cough, fever and/or shortness of breath, contact your PCP.

Answered 3/24/2020

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Dr. Dora Chizea answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Simple Cold but.....: Sounds like simple Cold, But under the current health challenges of the world, it's best to be preemptive. And because Covid-19 is an infectious disease mostly transmitted through respiratory fluid droplets, One should first follow the WHO/CDC current guidelines on hygiene. Then gargle with salt-water or vinegar-water after each meal/bedtime plus take Aleve or Ibuprofen for soreness/fever...

Answered 3/23/2020

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