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Last friday i tested positive for covid19. so i have been taking vitamins and steaming at home . i want advice if i must go to the hospital or not ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Symptoms? : Most people do not require hospital care for COVID 19. Consider a telemedicine consult if unsure. Get urgent care for difficulty breathing, blue lips or face, persistent significant chest pain/ pressure or new onset confusion.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 1/23/2021

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A member asked:

Last friday i tested positive for covid19. so i have been taking vitamins and steaming at home . i want advice if i must go to the hospital or not ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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