Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I cant breathe very well, was diagnosed with upper respiratory infection, and my swab for strep and flu were negative. i couldn't get the coronavirus test though. could this be covid?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Possibly: Symptoms of COVID 19 infection may include (but aren’t limited to) dry cough, shortness of breath, nasal congestion, fever, headache, sore throat, feeling tired, loss of sense of taste/smell, decreased appetite, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, chills without or without shaking & muscle aches REF: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
Answered 5/8/2020
78 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My daughter, 20 months, has had a fever for 4 days with congestion, and runny nose. Fever ranges from 100 to 102. I took her to the pediatrician yesterday, she tested negative for Covid, flu and ear infection. Should I take her to Childrens Hospital?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can you get a chect infection, coughing, but u don't have flu or a cold? Or can the chect infection with coughing be a sign of covid 19?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I am starting a methylprednisolone dose pack for upper respiratory infection. Tested negative for COVID-19. How long do I wait to get the BIVALENT COVID-19 booster, and how do I space out the booster, flu shot, and shingles shot? I am 67. Thank you?
Feeling a little of shortness of breath at times, since it's a flu season and currently a coronavirus as well, is that a symptom alone for covid-19? Don't have a fever or any other symptoms and haven't travelled as well.
A month ago i had a sore throat w puss/swelling. Tx w/ amox BID x 10days w great response despite - strep swab. now, same thing. swollen/ red again. - strep, AND culture. neg covid, neg flu. Taking amox again 875mg BID x 10days. what are we missing?
Hi. I have nasal congestion from Thursday. I am self medicating with SinuTab, Sinustat Flu capsules, Multivitamin, Zinplex zinc tablets and Zadin nasal spray. I get tired easily and sometimes and I breath faster than usual. Should I test for Covid-19?
I have crackling and wheezing noise in my throat when I breathe out, also my phlegm has a little bit of blood and I'm weak with fever, is this pneumonia? My covid test was negative. How can I know it's not the flu or bronchitis?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
