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Tested positive for covid 19. have tightness on my chest and slight shortness of breath. steaming with eucalyptus oil helps as well as lying on my stomach. do i need to go to a hospital?
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Short of breath: The degree of shortness of breath and your oxygenation should be assessed by your PCP. COVID 19 may resolve or rapidly progress. Watch for signs of shortness of breath, chest pain and worsening. A chest image may also be useful in your evaluation. Please see your PCP soon.
Answered 7/23/2020
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COVID 19: Get EMERGENT care for difficulty breathing, blue lips, marked persistent chest pain/ pressure or new onset confusion. If shortness of breath is only slight - continue to monitor.Rest, hydrate, quarantine & eat healthfully. Consider use of acetaminophen, saline for nasal irrigation, decongestant or cough syrup
Answered 7/25/2020
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