COVD-19, otherwise called coronavirus disease 2019, is a potentially deadly respiratory infection caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2). The initial cases were diagnosed in China during late 2019, and WHO (World Health Organization) declared it a pandemic in March 2020. Fever, headaches, body pain, loss of taste and smell, and breathing difficulties are the most commonly seen symptoms.
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Is shortness of breath with phlegm production potential indication of Covid-19?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old female. I am 154.32 lb, 5'3" feet. I am currently experiencing shortness of breath, it started a week ago and never went away even though I am taking lagundi or herbal cough medicine 500 mg three times a day after meal. I also feel like I have a lot of phlegm that I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I do not think it is Covid-19 as you do not have a fever. But you need an antibiotic I believe, it may just be pneumonia. Are you taking any antipyretic drug because you need to know if you have a fever. For Covid-19 you should have a fever,... Read Full »
Do symptoms like sore throat, chest heaviness and dizziness with no fever indicate Coronavirus?
Query: Hello doctor, My question is about the Coronavirus. I have been having some symptoms such as indigestion, sore throat, slight heaviness in the chest area (sometimes) and dizziness (sometimes). Dizziness could be because of panic. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please do not panic, it is not Covid-19 if there is no fever. For sore throat, you can start warm saline gargles. Read Full »