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A 46-year-old female asked:

Started with sore throat for 2 days. now constant phlegm cough for 3 days. mild shortness of breath when doing anything physical, deep breaths help. should i see a doctor? should i be tested for covid-19?

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Dr. Chintan Harish kumar
Dr. Chintan Harish kumaranswered
Family Medicine 13 years experience
Talk to your doctor: Hi, your symptoms do indicate possibly an infection but to evaluate you properly, you need let your doctor know. It could be other reasons than covid too. It all depends on your current health and your medical history. Testing is your doctor’s decision. Please practice physical distance and stay home. If breathing is getting difficult then seek immediate medical attention.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Get eval & tested: You posted on the Free Public Health Education site for HealthTap where we do not diagnosis, treat or refer. risk. In ZA, a medical provider evals to decide if COVID 19 testing is indicated. Contact your own medical provider or get telemedicine consult from an on-line provider. You can use one of the free on-line apps check your risk.
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Pathology 51 years experience
See below: Covid-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Contact your doctor/local hospital, by phone for evaluation and testing in your area. Wear a mask, stay away from others, practice hand hygiene. If you develop breathing difficulty, go to the nearest hospital, immediately. Get Covid vaccine. Wish you good health.
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