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I am a healthcare professional where i have been dealing with probable positive cases. recently one of my colleagues who work with me in the dispensary tested positive. this evening i have an irritation in my throat. should i see a doctor?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Symptom relief: Covid Patients typically show more than one symptom. Look for fever/chills, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle/body aches, loss of smell. If additional symptoms present, isolate yourself and call your Dr. Get help if you experience Trouble breathing, Persistent pain in the chest, confusion, Blue lips. A test will only confirm the diagnosis, it will not change the treatment which is symptom based

Answered 7/17/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID concerns: If you are going to continue working with patients, I think it is important to talk with your doctor. Although irritation to your throat is one minor symptom, would continue to monitor for other sx's.COVID 19 Sx's may include fever, cough, feeling tired, shortness of breath, muscle aches, headache, sore throat, chills, chest pain, nasal congestion, loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting, diarr

Answered 7/18/2020

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