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A 19-year-old male asked:

I have a sore throat and runny and blocked nose i've just started to get a tickley cough and yesterday i had a mild sore throat and intermittent headaches which at times was either mild bad or just not there what could be causing this?

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Dr. Juan Guarderas
Allergy and Immunology 41 years experience
Viral infection: Your symptoms are consistent with a viral infection and at this time you have to think in covid 19. You should be tested for the disease and have to quarantine to avoid infecting others. If your symptoms are mild, treat with Tylenol, Motrin or other cold medicines and monitor your evolution. Stay active so you can monitor your breathing and if symptoms progress, please check with your doctor.
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Last updated Dec 9, 2020

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