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

Posted on Tue, 21 Apr 2020

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?

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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