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Positive covid on7/25.isolate at home.seem to be good except cough lingering,have pain in mid back when cough at times. what could be wrong?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: For some, the symptoms of COVID 19 can linger for weeks to months (especially pulmonary symptoms). If you are having difficulty breathing - that would require prompt medical attention.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 8/16/2020

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A member asked:

Positive covid on7/25.isolate at home.seem to be good except cough lingering,have pain in mid back when cough at times. what could be wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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