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A 28-year-old female asked:
Good morning, since saturday i have been experiencing a very dry throat. yesterday being sunday it got worse. the throat is itching and when i try to speak i get choked by saliva and run out of breath. my body is feeling weak and bones in pain?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Arnold Lentnekanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Viral infection : Very likely a viral infection but don’t know which. Coronavirus certainly possible along with many others. Get a coronavirus nose or throat test (PCR) and stay in quarantine until results are available
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