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I am having shortness of breath but no other symptoms of covid. should i call the doctor in the morning or simply stay away from family until it gets worse or other symptoms occur? what to do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Contact your doctor: If shortness of breath becomes more severe, you develop new onset confusion or your face or lips turn blue - that please get emergency care.

Answered 6/1/2020

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A member asked:

I am having shortness of breath but no other symptoms of covid. should i call the doctor in the morning or simply stay away from family until it gets worse or other symptoms occur? what to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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