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I Am An Int L. Truck Driver Who Stopped Driving
Question: I am an int'l. truck driver who stopped driving in April,2020 because I was afraid I would die if I caught the Covid-19 virus because I am obese (270lbs.), 70 years old, have high blood pressure (145/88), have choking spells caused by a hiatal hernia in my upper esophagus which is exasperated by excess phlegm caused by stomach gasses escaping into my esophagus, have severe diverticulitis and have had a bleeding thyroid. Do you think I can go back to work or should I wait until I get the new Covid-19 vaccine shots?
Brief Answer:
In my opinion, you should go back to work and be careful.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I understand your concern. Actually, during this pandemic, it is a concern of many people.
In my opinion, you should go back to work.
I see through your query that you are obese and have high blood pressure.
These diagnoses put you at a high risk of patients.
Anyway, being passive and staying at home will not help you with your immune system.
I recommend to wear a mask and keep good hand hygiene during work. I also recommend eating healthy and daily exercise to improve your immune system.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
In my opinion, you should go back to work and be careful.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I understand your concern. Actually, during this pandemic, it is a concern of many people.
In my opinion, you should go back to work.
I see through your query that you are obese and have high blood pressure.
These diagnoses put you at a high risk of patients.
Anyway, being passive and staying at home will not help you with your immune system.
I recommend to wear a mask and keep good hand hygiene during work. I also recommend eating healthy and daily exercise to improve your immune system.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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