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Should i get tested for covid if my throat feel dry and face feels hot and eyes are red and sore and a headache ?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Yes: Please check your temperature and discuss testing with your PCP. Other causes include a flu like illness other than COVID 19. Rest, drink fluids and please arrange an in person or virtual appointment with your PCP.

Answered 5/11/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Could be Covid: 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. Please contact your Dr. about

Answered 5/12/2020

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