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Got diagnosed with covid-19 friday. in quarantine. been doing good until today. woke up with sore throat, now i have shortness of breath coming and going, and coughing up mucous all day. doctor on video chat said its normal. sound correct?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: Yes, these symptoms are consistent with COVID 19 infection. Get emergency care for difficulty breathing, blue lips or face, significant & persistent chest pain or new-onset of confusion.

Answered 12/7/2020

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A member asked:

Got diagnosed with covid-19 friday. in quarantine. been doing good until today. woke up with sore throat, now i have shortness of breath coming and going, and coughing up mucous all day. doctor on video chat said its normal. sound correct?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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