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Is there a way to know if i have covid without taking a test? the past few days my throat has felt abnormal at times and today my nose has been feeling kinda stuffy. ive been worried about being sick and its gotten cooler, could also be affectingme?
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The symptoms you are experiencing are not specific enough to tell one way or another. Covid19 infection is typically diagnosed by rapid antigen test, followed by PCR test.
Answered 9/28/2022
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Your symptoms are not typical for Covid, but testing for it is the only way to know.
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