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Sore Throat , Stuff Nose, And A Little Cough Do

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Posted on Fri, 1 May 2020
Question: Sore throat, stuff nose, and a little cough
Do I have the virus?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
More information needed!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.

To determine whether you may have the virus, I will need to ask a few more questions.

1. Have there been any sick persons in your community?
2. Have you come in contact with any sick persons? Persons from high risk areas such as New York and New Jersey?
3. Have you had any recent travel to high risk areas such as New York and New XXXXXXX within the USA?
4. Do you have any other symptoms?

With these response, I will tell whether you are at high risk or not and whether testing would be of added value or not. However, the only way we can tell is by testing.

In the interim, stay positive, drink much fluids, avoid medications such as Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, and steroids. Take tylenol for pains and fever, if any. As soon as i hear back from you, I will provide more specific directives.

I hope this guides and help. I wish you well. Looking forward hearing from you.
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Sore Throat , Stuff Nose, And A Little Cough Do

Brief Answer: More information needed! Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks so much for this query. To determine whether you may have the virus, I will need to ask a few more questions. 1. Have there been any sick persons in your community? 2. Have you come in contact with any sick persons? Persons from high risk areas such as New York and New Jersey? 3. Have you had any recent travel to high risk areas such as New York and New XXXXXXX within the USA? 4. Do you have any other symptoms? With these response, I will tell whether you are at high risk or not and whether testing would be of added value or not. However, the only way we can tell is by testing. In the interim, stay positive, drink much fluids, avoid medications such as Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, and steroids. Take tylenol for pains and fever, if any. As soon as i hear back from you, I will provide more specific directives. I hope this guides and help. I wish you well. Looking forward hearing from you.