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I have been coughing for some time now and occasionally have a shortness of breath. should i go for the covid test?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: I would contact your PCM who can then screen for testing. I would. 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 & muscle aches.

Answered 7/6/2020

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A member asked:

I have been coughing for some time now and occasionally have a shortness of breath. should i go for the covid test?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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