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If i still have my taste and smell should i be considered this could be covid. i have not been around anyone in nearly 2 weeks?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: Don't know what your other symptoms are. Can only make definite dx with COVID 19 testing. COVID 19 sx’s: dry cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness, nasal congestion, sneezing, fever, headache, sore throat, feeling tired, loss of sense of taste/smell, decreased appetite, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, chills & muscle aches.

Answered 1/22/2021

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A member asked:

If i still have my taste and smell should i be considered this could be covid. i have not been around anyone in nearly 2 weeks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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