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A 35-year-old female asked:
I work at a pharmacy and come in contact with covid patients,. i'm struggling with flu symptoms and have been taking meds. i started with a sore throat, then chesty cough, very high fever and now breathing problems ?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
You may have COVID : Rest, hydrate, quarantine & eat healthfully. Consider use of acetaminophen, saline for nasal irrigation, decongestant or cough syrup. Naprosyn is a good choice if NSAID’s are used. Zinc, vitamin C & D supplements may be helpful. Get urgent care for difficulty breathing, blue lips or face, marked persistent chest pain/ pressure or new onset confusion.
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Dr. Silviu Pasniciucanswered
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
Testing: And quarantine needed per local regulations and employer directed recommendations. With worsening breathing issues you should seek immediate medical attention, your GP may be able to further coordinate.
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
See below: Covid-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Contact your doctor/local hospital, by phone for evaluation and testing in your area. Wear a mask, stay away from others, practice hand hygiene. If you develop breathing difficulty, go to the nearest hospital, immediately. Get Covid vaccine. Wish you good health.
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Last updated Feb 1, 2021
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