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I've been getting a scratchy throat, headaches & tight chest on & off since since sunday. gets better after medicating. stop using meds, 1/2 days later its back again. could this possible be related to a covid-19 infection?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID concerns: This could be from a number of causes - COVID is on the list of potentials. COVID 19 sx’s: dry cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness, nasal congestion, fever, headache, sore throat, feeling tired, loss of sense of taste/smell, decreased appetite, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, chills & muscle aches.

Answered 7/20/2020

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See below: Covid-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Please contact your doctor by phone for further evaluation and mechanism for 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. Wish you good health.

Answered 7/20/2020

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