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I Have Had A Cough Since Last Saturday. It Hasn't

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Question : I have had a cough since last Saturday. It hasn't been a dry cough as described in the COVID-19 symptoms. I have taken my temperature the last few days, but no fever. I know that testing is limited right now, but I am wondering if I should get tested just to be sure?
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Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Unlikely a COVID.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query,
The symptoms are less likely a COVID infection. It can be simple upper respiratory tract infection or allergic cough.
No need to get tested unless you have a suspected contact with an infected person or travel history to COVID affected area.
You can use protective mask and make sure proper hand hygiene.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks
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I Have Had A Cough Since Last Saturday. It Hasn't

Brief Answer: Unlikely a COVID. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for the query, The symptoms are less likely a COVID infection. It can be simple upper respiratory tract infection or allergic cough. No need to get tested unless you have a suspected contact with an infected person or travel history to COVID affected area. You can use protective mask and make sure proper hand hygiene. Hope I have answered your query. Thanks