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I am experiencing flu symptoms. not certain if its covi19. i have a dry cough and my throat hurts especially when i wake up or am lying down. i sometimes do have trouble breathing, like there is something thick in my throat?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Could be COVID 19: Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher with at least 2 of these sx’s: temp of at least 99.6, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell.

Dr Bodell agreed

Answered 1/31/2021

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A member asked:

I am experiencing flu symptoms. not certain if its covi19. i have a dry cough and my throat hurts especially when i wake up or am lying down. i sometimes do have trouble breathing, like there is something thick in my throat?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Bodell agreed

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