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I started feeling sick on monday night. fever symptoms, ear pain, swollen glands. today my throat is scratchy and my lungs are tight, with some shortness of breath. please note i have asthma. should i get tested for covid-19?
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Agree with Dr. Lee: Contact your doctor by phone rather than visiting her/his office, for advice. If you get breathing difficulty contact the emergency/casualty department of your nearest hospital and arrange for a visit, without delay.
Answered 4/12/2020
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