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I have covid i was diagnosed on tuesday last week it started with flu, the first test id do was in the 18th and it was negative last night my chest was very tight, i feel i am battling a bit, when do i need to seek medical attention ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: If "battling" means battling to breath, then you need to seek medical attention now. Get urgent care for difficulty breathing, blue lips or face, persistent significant chest pain/ pressure or new onset confusion.

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Answered 12/28/2020

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A member asked:

I have covid i was diagnosed on tuesday last week it started with flu, the first test id do was in the 18th and it was negative last night my chest was very tight, i feel i am battling a bit, when do i need to seek medical attention ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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