A 33-year-old female asked:
last year during flu season had a severe cough , difficulty breathing and xray show there was fluid in my chest/lungs.any advice on what to do with this covid 19.
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Dr. Enrique Molina answered
34 years experience Gastroenterology
Stay home: social distancing! stay home if possible. Wash your hands constantly, after touching any surface that may have been touched by anybody else. Clean / disinfect surfaces regularly. wear a mask in public.
Answered on Mar 24, 2020
Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered
31 years experience Family Medicine
Covid: Follow recommendations. Flu last year and Covid this year are two separate issues. At 33 your risk of sever infection is low. Follow the guidelines for COViD. The guidelines are as follows:
https://www.healthtap.com/blog/covid-19-care-guidelines/self-quarantine-guide
Answered on Mar 24, 2020
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