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What should i do if i have covid-19?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: Did you test positive? There are currently no identified treatments, medications or remedies that cure COVID -19. Rest, hydration, acetaminophen, decongestant, cough med & nasal saline irrigation may help mild symptoms. Make sure to quarantine. Get emergency care for difficulty breathing, blue lips or face, significant & persistent chest pain or new-onset of confusion.

Answered 8/11/2020

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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 8/11/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

A viral disease: The name of the virus that causes Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). A person can be infected with this virus and have be asymptomatic or may become very ill. It's primary symptoms are respiratory but it can affect many body systems.

Answered 12/18/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: 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, diarrhea. Get urgent care for difficulty breathing, blue lips, persistent chest pain/ pressure or new onset confusion. Testing would help with determination.

Answered 12/18/2020

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Fever and Cough?: If you have a fever and dry cough you should be tested. also loss of sense of taste or sell is a common symptom

Answered 12/11/2020

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