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Can covid19 cause shortness of breath without a cough?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Yes: There are many causes of shortness of breath. COVID-19 may be one cause and is not necessarily associated with cough. Fever is one prominent symptom, but the absence of fever does not rule out the infection.

Answered 3/24/2020

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Dr. Philip Kern answered

COVID19 : Young people often get mild symptoms, but can infect others. Please self-isolate and try to get tested.

Answered 3/29/2020

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