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I have chest congestion and i feel heavy when i breathe (not sure if i have a fever, dont really have a cough but my throat is sore). i also know that someone in my office and my boyfriends office have been infected with covid19. what should i do?
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COVID 19: Recommend medical consultation & COVID 19 testing. Rest, hydration, acetaminophen, decongestant, cough med & nasal saline irrigation may help mild symptoms. Make sure to quarantine. Get emergency care for difficulty breathing, blue lips or face, significant & persistent chest pain or new-onset of confusion.
Answered 9/12/2020
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