Know How a COVID-19 Apprehensive Patient Stayed Indoor and Benefited With Our Doctor’s Advice?

Know How a COVID-19 Apprehensive Patient Stayed Indoor and Benefited With Our Doctor’s Advice?

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With millions of people already dead because of the new Coronavirus, the scare is real. It is only natural for people exhibiting mild respiratory symptoms to fear the worse in such a pandemic. One such patient, who was experiencing some itching and burning sensation below the throat for almost two days, contacted an ENT on iCliniq.com. The patient was scared as he thought it was COVID-19 (infection with the new Coronavirus - SARS-CoV-2).

iCliniq’s doctor assured the patient, saying all throat infections are not necessarily due to COVID-19. A sore throat does not only occur in COVID-19 but also flu, cold, tonsillitis, etc. Our doctor wanted a complete history to come to a diagnosis. She asked him about any contact history with a COVID-19 patient, if he or his family traveled to in the last 14 days, or if he had a fever, cough, muscle ache, fatigue, or any other symptoms. Just to be sure, the doctor advised him to use gloves and mask, avoid any gatherings, isolate himself until he tests negative for COVID-19, keep his utensils separate from others, use sanitizer or wash hands frequently with soap and water, and stay away from older adults, children, and other immunocompromised family members.

The patient thanked the doctor for her answer and said he stayed at home for the past month. He did not have a fever, cough, muscle ache, and fatigue. He just had an irritation below the neck while talking and laughing. As the patient did not have a positive travel history or did not contact any COVID-19 patient, the doctor suspected the cause to be an allergy. She asked the patient to gargle with lukewarm salt water and consider starting antihistamines. But she also asked him to take strict precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The patient messaged the doctor back after a week and informed her that his symptoms had reduced, and he was feeling much better after taking the suggested medicine. He was thankful for our services, which let him consult doctors online without leaving his house and increasing the risk of getting infected.

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