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Hi, i have been in contact with a confirmed covid case. i have a mild cough, no sense of taste or smell and headaches that come and go. should this raise cause for concern? if so, what is my next step for taking a test?
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Test/isolate: Arrange a screening test locally, self isolate and rest. Drink fluids, monitor your temperature and take Tylenol for fever. If you develop respiratory distress, please go to the acute care center. Recovery may be prolonged, but most of the cases in your age group are similar to influenza.
Answered 1/10/2021
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COVID 19 testing: In ZA, a medical provider evals to decide if COVID 19 testing is indicated. Contact your own medical provider or get telemedicine consult from an on-line provider. You can use one of the free on-line apps check your risk. Rest, hydrate, quarantine & eat healthfully. Consider use of acetaminophen, saline for nasal irrigation, decongestant or cough syrup.
Answered 1/10/2021
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Covid 19 diagnosed 4 days ago, symptoms are runny nose, sneezing, headaches, dry cough, as of the 4th day I have lost my smell Completely. what's next? is there a pattern?
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Other than covid, what could cause a distorted sense of taste and smell ( a lot of foods smell and taste foul, lotions and soaps smell terrible) along with headaches and nausea?
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Hi .iam 32 years old female. Iam suffering with cold,cough,suddenly loss of smell.but could still tell taste between sugar & salts . iam done my covid home test .test result is negative. I Whats reason loss my smell.how to get my smell.please help me?
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