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<s>[INST] hi, i recently stopped smoking and have inflamed sinuses and since there is a corvid19 pendemic i am worried that these sinuses and runny nose could be linked to coronavirua? [/INST] in brief: don't worry your symptoms are unlikely related to corvid 19, and rather to change of season and smoking cessationtry ...
<s>[INST] what is the treatment for covid-19? [/INST] depends on severity. covid-19 pandemic at this time, so a doctor on video may consult by video instead of requiring an in-person visit. flu-like symptoms can be from a strep throat infection, a cold or influenza, or from some other cause like covid-19. usually, a pe...
<s>[INST] what is the best way to quarantine my 22yr old son who travelled by plane recently, has no current symptoms, when in same household as myself and teenaged son? [/INST] read our blog post. household members should stay in another room or be separated from the quarantined as much as possible. they should use a ...
<s>[INST] i have diarrhea and am concerned about covid 19. i read some cases with higher mortality rate started with diarrhea. what should i do? coronavirus and diarrhea [/INST] it depends... due to limited availability of covid testing, you probably wouldn’t meet criteria for testing, unless you develop fever or cough...
<s>[INST] are viruses and bacterias live creatures? [/INST] yes, but... bacteria are living creatures, like the rest of us. viruses are missing some parts so are not living unless they are inside another living creature. viruses that are by themselves are dormant like seeds or spores, waiting to be reactivated. in a ge...
<s>[INST] is there a chance i would just get mild symptoms of the virus? or because i am diabetic, that is unlikely? [/INST] diabetes and covid. in all cases, the better the blood sugar is controlled, the better the immune system can function. eating healthy, exercising as tolerated, and control blood sugars are close ...
<s>[INST] hi i asked a specific question to a dr 2 days ago and haven’t heard anything back. i basically need a referral letter to get a covid test done. it’s that simple. i travelled to cape town but attended an event with over 400 people from all over? [/INST] see your physician. your personal physician can give you ...
<s>[INST] do i need to take my 10 month old son for his measles vaccinations now that it is due or can it wait until the coronavirus pandemic has calmed down as i dont want to expose him unnecessarily in clinics or hospitals. [/INST] in brief: wait for now wait for now, keep talking on this platform. stay safe. would y...
<s>[INST] to kill virus on hand which soap better? antibacterial or normal handsoap? is antibacterial better since it specialized to get rid germs better? im confused since i read on internet, any kind of soap doesnt matter. [/INST] in brief: any soap any soap should be effective against most viruses. antibacterial soa...
<s>[INST] what must i do if i have been in contact with a covid19 positive person? [/INST] if real contact... self-quarantine helps: stay at home, except for going to get medical care. do not go to work, school, church, playgrounds, or other public areas. for medical care questions about your covid-19 symptoms or other...
<s>[INST] my daughter is 11 years old she has has pneumonia she has been sick since january 3rd symptoms keep changing. she is up at night itching all over her upper torso, head, and ears. she has major headache and abdominal pain.. she is very upset and crying because this is going on way to long and she has seen many...
<s>[INST] headache fever fatigue been in contact with someone with coronavirus do i need to be concerned ? [/INST] in brief: test if you can if you have availability get a telephonic consult and get a test. testing capability is stretched right now self quarantine and keep in touch on this forum for now. would you like...
<s>[INST] i am on my last repeat for my chronic meds. do i have to come in for a dr appointment on can this be done remotely given the covid-19 lockdown? [/INST] yes. yes you should come but it will not be a consultation depending the treatment you taking. if it is for hiv you will need to go to the lab for for bloods ...
<s>[INST] will getting either of the pneumonia vaccines, prevnar and pneumovax, prevent you from developing pneumonia if you catch the flu or covid? [/INST] no. the vaccines prevent bacterial pneumonia. they have no effect on viral pneumonia. </s>
<s>[INST] i was severely sick with a cough back in mid february before i knew about the current virus. not sure if i had a fever or not. i'd cough so hard and vomit. i smoke. could i still have coronavirus antibodies? [/INST] infectious for 3w. if you had corona virus you are infectious for 3 weeks. so you need to stay...
<s>[INST] i am a 76 year old female non smoker and non drinker i drink 1 cup of decaf a day . in the past year i have had 3 or 4 bouts of pneumonia one was infiltrated just got bronchitis i have have been treated with z pack and amoxicillin to taking blood thinners due to atrial fibulation. i have a pacemaker i had a p...
<s>[INST] i have been using cpap machine for a year on pressure 6 with a nasal pillow mask. i have never had pneumonia in my life. i am 52 years old and just got my first case of pneumonia (discovered by a cat scan). could the cpap machine be responsible for causing my pneumonia. they also found a small 3mm nodule. [/I...
<s>[INST] went to the doctor 3 weeks ago for possible exercise induced asthma due to chest pain. they have me a daily steriod inhaler and albuterol rescue inhaler. the did an xray as well and a few days later i found out i had pneumonia. i did a zpack for 5 days and now levaquin 500mg twice daily on day 7 or 10. just l...
<s>[INST] wanted to find out whether i should get tested for covid 19. had a slight fever last week wednesday, slight dry cough and extra phlegmy. symptoms are inconsistent though. i use the gautrain to get to work, was concerned that i could've been exposed. [/INST] symptoms. symptoms lasting for a week that are getti...
<s>[INST] i am a 20/f. went to the dentist & had a root canal. i also had a abscess was put on purmycin & adco-metrondaz. they made me nauseous. today was the last day of the medications and i didn't take it as i havea fever of 38.3. is it the medication? [/INST] in brief: fever antibiotics are supposed to prevent feve...
<s>[INST] dear sir, good evening, my mother is aged about 58 years and is patient of acute diabetic since last 30 years, she is now in ventillation due to pneumonia in lungs and spreading of infection speticemia all over the body and she is having becoly too. it is almost 14 days on ventilation but there is no progress...
<s>[INST] we went to bali via singapore, on my second day in bali (17 march) i started feeling a bit sick? [/INST] monitor temp. most cases of covid-19 are associated with symptoms, but not all. your symptoms may be related to coronavirus infection or another infection. i would recommend that you be tested for coronavi...
<s>[INST] i was in contact with someone that tested positive for covid. my last contact was the 16th the 18th he started to feel bad, informed me and i isolated from the rest of my family today is the 25th and none of us have symptoms. should i stay isolated? [/INST] in brief: minimal outside time to avoid spread of co...
<s>[INST] i have heart valve disease (leaky heart due to rheumatic fever as a child). never had any symptoms or complications, however, am i at high risk for death due to coronavirus and what can i take before or during early symptoms of the virus? [/INST] rhd. if your rheumatic heart disease hasn't caused weakness of ...
<s>[INST] is it true that if there was a lack of beds due to the virus, doctors would be less likely to save someone with diabetes, because they would be more likely to die?? [/INST] in brief: if you are dying everything is in motion and medical decisions are fluid, so you won't know until it happens. that's because a ...
<s>[INST] if i inhale enough lysol, will it keep me from getting sick from novel coronavirus? [/INST] in brief: um, no inhaling lysol can be deleterious to your health, more than covid-19 itself. burning your pulmonary tissues may actually make you more susceptible to getting sick from the virus. be rational. would you...
<s>[INST] i have mild irritation in my chest but i am not coughing, i just feel a tingling sensation on my thought. i have no fever, no aches should i be worried about covid 19? [/INST] probably. we should all be cautious , not worried about covid-19. it is prudent for us all to be socially isolating, washing our hands...
<s>[INST] hi i am a doctor working in a state hospital. i have malaise, headache and a sore throat now for a week. my left eye also had conjunctivitis but the other symptoms do not resolve. there is a covid 19 contact in our estate. should i test for it? [/INST] in brief: hard to say if you have access to a telephonic ...
<s>[INST] good day i have unusual sore throat burny sensation in chest area body aches, dry cough, headaches, paranoia,have travelled to dubai end jan ? [/INST] in brief: covid 19 the incubation period of covid 19 is 2-14 days and you're past that. however if fever, chills, heavier cough, or breathing difficulties deve...
<s>[INST] can i see a dr online for all my medication refills so i don't have to go into a dr office? i need medicine refills [/INST] maybe not all meds. covid-19 pandemic at this time, so one's doctor may want to consult by video instead of requiring an in-person visit. some medications are refillable by video, others...
<s>[INST] i have a sore throat and i’m tired. i haven’t slept well in the last two days. just haven’t been able to rest tossing and turning thinking - stress. should i assume sore throats is associated with the coronavirus . sore throat started today. [/INST] in brief: call dr. by video throat pain can be from a strep ...
<s>[INST] what are my chances of only getting mild symptoms if i get the virus, because i have type 1 diabetes? [/INST] in brief: probable i know there is a study that shows concern for diabetics, however, this is one study and there are others that show no particular issue. the data is clear that older, especially old...
<s>[INST] can covid-19 be transmitted sexually? can any coronavirus be transmitted sexually? [/INST] in brief: sort of if you are having sex with someone who has covid-19 you are quite at risk of getting it. high likelihood if kissing and having intercourse but it may not be transmitted through intercourse but the clos...
<s>[INST] my mother was admitted to st. jude s last wednesday with pneumonia. she is 82 and also has copd and parkinson s. she was treated with antibiotics and released four days later. she is to continue with antibiotics treatment at her skilled nursing facility for another 7 days. the day after she returned to her sk...
<s>[INST] can the coronavirus leave lung scarring? i thought i heard something about it. [/INST] in brief: yes like most lung infections there will be changes in the lung structure, probably microscopically and may not be seen on x-rays, would you like to video or text chat with me? </s>
<s>[INST] my son is not feeling well. he has a very snotty nose, sore throat, occasional flemmy cough, uneasy stomach. he had a headache last night. no fever. is it a common cold or must he be checked for covid 19. not travelled or been in contact with anyone? [/INST] in brief: no not now get telephonic consult via thi...
<s>[INST] my daughter has had a high temperature (around 37 degrees), sore throat and headaches for 2 days. she is responding to medication. should i have her tested for covid19? [/INST] maybe. do video w/ </s>
<s>[INST] i have no termometer for fever cheek.does covid 19 cause persistent fever or it comes and goes.i feel my body little hot two times a day a have nasal allergy and parangities for long time.every years it's come for a while? [/INST] in brief: your symptoms sound more like seasonal allergy. treat as such, your p...
<s>[INST] hello, i would like assistance with managing a ongoing cough that may or may not be linked to corona virus. a colleague stated their possible exposure to someone who tested positive. the cough started more than a week ago. ? [/INST] in brief: cough/fever? please stay at home and avoid contact with others for ...
<s>[INST] should i shave my beard to reduce my chances of contracting coronavirus / covid-19? [/INST] in brief: yes this virus clings to everything especially hairs. either wash your beard a few times a day and spray with alcohol or shave off. would you like to video or text chat with me? </s>
<s>[INST] fake news running around? does advil/ibuprofen kickstart the covid-19 into pneumonia? [/INST] in brief: it could there is not enough scientific info to confirm it. most of the online new was based on french report.it could be combination of speculations because virus enters lung through ace2 receptor and also...
<s>[INST] is covid-19 airborne? if someone sick was coughing few hours ago and other person come the same location and inhale, what will happen? . if many people wear masks so for what? . although they aren’t sick who wear masks. also, what about wearing gloves? [/INST] yes. covid-19 is an airborne transmitted virus. i...
<s>[INST] is my wife is at huge risk of getting the virus, as she is a nurse in a gp surgery? i’m so scared for her. i’m scared she will get it, and we will both end up with it. [/INST] hopefully not. your wife should know the protocol of handle covid-19 as well as other viruses. her institution should be providing ppe...
<s>[INST] my 8 year old and 6 year old woke up yesterday with a bad cough, i've been giving them cough medication, allergex and they are wearing the face masks in the house. please advise how can i get them tested for covid19? [/INST] in brief: no testing now your children are going to be fine, there have not been any ...
<s>[INST] i had a fever from friday to yesterday (sunday), along with a cough. the temperature is now gone, but my cough is still here. i have been clearing my throat for a couple of weeks, but the coughing part started i believe on saturday. today, the cough is breaking, and other then the cough i feel 100% fine. do i...
<s>[INST] last weekend (13-15 march) i was at a festival. and today the festival organizers confirmed that someone arrived on the 15th who was tested positive for covid-19. i was in the same area and for a few hours where this person was, should i get tested? [/INST] incubation period. stay home, rest and drink fluids ...
<s>[INST] what symptoms should i look out for in the novel coronavirus pandemic? [/INST] in brief: symptoms the symptom of covid-19 begins with mild flu-like symptoms such as fatigue, sore throat and sneeze, followed by fever, dry cough. in severe cases, the cough can progress to productive cough, persistent and follow...
<s>[INST] symptoms include irritation in the throat, dry cough, trouble breathing properly, headache. however not really a sign of a fever. temperature is about 35 degrees. should i get tested? [/INST] in brief: many causes. most cases of covid-19 with symptoms are associated with fever, however milder cases do occur. ...
<s>[INST] possible covid-19 - mild symptoms - next steps? symptoms: - initially: tight chest, stuffy nose - 10% difficulty breathing - mildly feverish (hot and dry mouth, bit weak) for a few hours yesterday - mostly fine this morning (5% breathing difficulty) [/INST] may confirm with </s>
<s>[INST] criteria for covid test? [/INST] real vs. textbook. real-life criteria is different because we don't have enough tests, supplies, or medical staff around the world at this time (march 2020). textbook criteria are suspected covid in hospitalized persons or in those with underlying medical conditions; or person...
<s>[INST] what’s worse with the coronavirus, type 1 or type 2 diabetes? [/INST] diabetes. my answer would be controlled or not. type 1 or 2 if managed well and treated can still maintain good immunity. if either are out of control then infections of any type more likely. . </s>
<s>[INST] intermittent headache for the last week, comes and goes. also, scratchy throat for about 3 weeks on and off? [/INST] in brief: doctor can examine throat symptoms can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza, or from some other cause such as allergies, irritants, or acid r...
<s>[INST] i have a dry cough and sore throat- it's been a week now and the cough seems to be getting worse- no runny nose or fever, sometimes a headache, no shortness of breath...should i get tested for covid19? [/INST] in brief: covid good guidelines can be found at cdc. gov/coronavirus/2019. you would be considered l...
<s>[INST] i went to the doctor yesterday and shesaid i had a sinus infection,bronchitis, and i was starting to getpneumonia. she gave me a shot ofantibiotics and steroids. she also wroteme a prescription for bactrim ds andcough syrup. the cough syrup isn'tworking, i'm up all night coughing, ihaven't slept for more than...
<s>[INST] i was recently diagnosed with pneumonia. i believe this started from bronchitis. i am now having some mild chest pain after a meal and it goes into both shoulders and can last anywhere from 15 to 90 minutes. any ideas. this has occured for about two weeks. i am taking ceclor. [/INST] hello dear , hiwelcome to...
<s>[INST] i have thing in my eyes and are painful, and sometimes giving me headaches? [/INST] in brief: eye pain eye pain can be for various reasons. bilateral eye pain would be less likely foreign body although dusts can cause this. conjunctivitis can be bilateral from either bacteria, virus or allergies. light exposu...
<s>[INST] i'm not sure, my temperature is 36.5, i have some chills but not significant but i yawn a lot and my breath is short, feels like i have to breath more, i'm laying down breathing through the nose is easier. [/INST] seek evaluation. difficult to advise without more information, so seek evaluation by a doctor. b...
<s>[INST] i have very mild symptoms of covid 19. headache, sore throat, fatigue. what do i do now? is it advised to rather stay home, or go to get tested? [/INST] watch and wait. with very mild symptoms you do not need to be tested.your temperature is important. if your symptoms worsen or a fever develops or you start ...
<s>[INST] hi i am 39 years old and returned from germany 19 days ago. yesterday i started getting a sore throat, runny nose. today i have sinus pressure and a headache with a blocked nose, throat seems to be improving. should i get tested. if so how? [/INST] stay home. stay at home, rest, drink fluids and monitor your ...
<s>[INST] my 80 year old wife is home recovering from pneumonia (double) twice in august. her blood pressure has dropped to 82/44. how dangerous and how can i increase the level. hospital sent her home with oral antibiotics the first time, no antibiotics the second time. she has been treated for this disease 4 times in...
<s>[INST] good day, i am 29 weeks pregnant and my profession is teaching, i also have a 2 year old son. my chest and throat is sore, i have a constant headache and feel dizzy at times. is it necessary to get myself tested for the coronavirus? [/INST] in brief: can give dr. a call. throat pain can be from a strep throat...
<s>[INST] having type 1 diabetes, doesn’t mean you have low immunity does it? so what is it about it, that makes us more at risk with the virus? [/INST] in brief: diabetes type 1 diabetes may be an autoimmune disorder, but if well controlled one's immunity and ability to handle infections should be ok. poorly controlle...
<s>[INST] the bottom of my lungs hurt when i yawn. its been going on for about 3 months right after my boyfriends grandmother got sick with pneumonia and sepsis. im worried that something could be wrong because i was in the hospital with her a lot and she cough on me quite a bit and i am a type one diabetic should i go...
<s>[INST] hello iam have a very painfull pain in my through since this morning? [/INST] in brief: common flu hello.during the coronavirus outbreak the best thing you can do for yourself, your family and your comunity is to stay home. don't go to school or work, stay at home and isolate yourself specially from the elder...
<s>[INST] i have shortness of breath and are worried, i don’t have a cough or sore throat, so they will not test me, should i do a private test? [/INST] shortness of breath. covid testing is hard to come by. at 37 you are in a lower risk group. and i doubt you could get a test. keep isolated for two weeks. i know we ha...
<s>[INST] i have had a sore throat for a few days, tuesday night it felt like tonsils, yesterday it started becoming scratchy and today i have started coughing and spitting mucus. i do not have a fever, but i get light headed here and there, could it be covid-? [/INST] in brief: very unlikely it sounds more like a vira...
<s>[INST] i have a sore throat and mild cough, do i need to be tested for corona? [/INST] hard to get tested. throat pain can be from a strep throat (antibiotics needed), a cold or influenza, or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. usually, a person sees the doctor (call first) if the sore throat is bo...
<s>[INST] hi doctor,pls help me as my 67 year old mother is critical due to tuberclosis and pneumonia .her right lung is almost destroyed due to tb..this is a 3rd attack of the disease in last 14yrs.she is having difficulty breathing without oxygen and her oxygen levels are pretty low without support..they dropped to 5...
<s>[INST] should myself and my wife be sleeping apart at the moment due to the virus, as she is a nurse in a surgery, and i have type 1 diabetes? [/INST] in brief: appears as though this was asked before? she should disrobe immediately upon entering the home, place clothes in laundry and then shower. you need to keep a...
<s>[INST] i have been sick for a week with what i thought was a head cold. my temp keeps going up and i m having trouble breathing. sinuses are clear, ears are ringing but semi clear but hurt when swallowing along with sore throat. non productive cough but lungs feel heavy and full. could this be pneumonia i have devel...
<s>[INST] i had suffered with harpez and pneumonia. i had taken zovirax intravenous depomedrol,tricot xylocaine and finally seftum 500 mg. the eruptions and irritable skin in groin and arm pits. my face looked i was older than my age. one day out of a miracle i had formulated my own drug which has saved me. the drug is...
<s>[INST] my mom had pneumonia, bronchitis, the flu and a fungal infection in her lungs. when i brought her to a local hospital she was intubated and had to be ambulance two hours away to a hospital that had a bed for patients on a ventilator. she was on a ventilator for three days and they discovered the fungal infect...
<s>[INST] my 1 year old daughter has been congested for about 2 days no coughing. today she was fine this morning other than the stuffy nose. now she is just laying around, just wants held interested in absolutely nothing and she has projectile vomited 3 times. pneumonia is going around i know numerous people that have...
<s>[INST] i have a tight and painful chest with a dry cough, no fever and no headaches. could it possibly be coronavirus? [/INST] possible. top symptoms include fever, dry cough and sob. an obvious possibility. if so, your best step is to self-quarntine. remember at your age low risk of complication and typically will ...
<s>[INST] just found out i was pregnant. yesterday diagnosed with pneumonia. i am a high risk pregnancy. fertility issues, pcos, weak cervix. delivered first daughter at 29 weeks, miscarried, and gave birth at 38 weeks to second daughter, but was on bedrest for weak cervix beginning at 5 months. i m a wreck. when i mis...
<s>[INST] i was diagnosed with pneumonia 2 days ago at med express and was given a prescription for levoquin. i cough up clear phlegm. my research tells me i m being treated for bacterial pneumonia but the clear phlegm ,indicates viral pneumonia. i m a 67 year old male who quit smoking last november. [/INST] hello sir,...
<s>[INST] i have a sore throat, slight cough, tiredness. should i get tested fro covid 19? [/INST] in brief: maybe. do video w/dr throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. usually, a...
<s>[INST] how soon after being infected can someone transmit covid-19? [/INST] in brief: infection looking at the data people that have the virus can spread it. there are cases of viral spread that have been linked from sign of having virus to up to 10 to 14 days prior. probably within days of infection your are a prob...
<s>[INST] my girlfriend was admitted into the hospital one week ago with pneumonia. a week later ,after being on constant iv antibiotics and fluids, her chest x-ray came back worse than a week ago. also they have said something about a problem with her kidneys. [/INST] thanks for your question on healthcare magic.i can...
<s>[INST] are children with a respiratory pathology at greater risk for covid-19 (since there are so little cases of children getting the virus, but still their natural history could be an issue)? [/INST] be very cautious . there is not a lot of information on children with covid-19 but definitely would try to protect ...
<s>[INST] i have pain/discomfort in my lungs. i don't experience simultaneous on both lungs and it not always at the hame position. i don't have a head nor do i have high temperature. i sneeze and cough maybe once a day. do i have corona, should i get tested? [/INST] exam needed. you are assuming that the discomfort is...
<s>[INST] hi, i have come into contact with someone that tested positive for the virus, what do i need to do? i have been isolating for a week now and developed a sore throat yesterday [/INST] in brief: continue to self isolate. get rest, drink lots of liquids, tylenol as needed, if get severely sick seek care. would y...
<s>[INST] i have had a sore throat for a few days, tuesday night it felt like tonsils, yesterday it started becoming scratchy and today i have started coughing and spitting mucus. i do not have a fever, but i get light headed here and there, could it be covid? [/INST] test for covid-19. on this times better to be sure ...
<s>[INST] my husband passed away in march after a short illness his doctor said was bronchitis then pneumonia. he was diagnosed wit small cell lung cancer after an ex-ray revealed a mass in his lung. he was a 22 year veteran in the army. he also was a smoker. can you tell me hat causes small cell lung cancer? he was 66...
<s>[INST] i have a sore throat and feel very tired. should i be concerned about covid-19? [/INST] in brief: hard to say very hard to say. stay home. stay safe. get someone to buy you symptomatic medication and feel free to post on here again. would you like to video or text chat with me? </s>
<s>[INST] hi i have hypothyroidism. i’ve been in chronic meds for over 5 years now. am i at risk for coronavirus. also should i boost my immune system? thanks [/INST] in brief: no you are not more than the next person :) relax self isolate would you like to video or text chat with me? </s>
<s>[INST] hi, i have a friend who is a female, age 16 and has complaints of light-headedness, migraines, blurry vision, can t breathe in deep without coughing, complains of body aches, chills, and a fever. she is going to the er tomorrow because they are unable to go today due to being snowed in. it sounds like pneumon...
<s>[INST] low grade fevers 99.8, constant trigger points that are tender to touch in trapezius muscles and muscles feel warm to touch, pointer finger, and middle finger on right hand are very sore, sore to open and close hand in those fingers, whats wrong? [/INST] in brief: systemic infection fever and muscle pains cou...
<s>[INST] can a person with type 1 diabetes ever just get mild symptoms of coronavirus, or will it always be fatal? [/INST] in brief: death at 38 your risk of death from the virus is low. if you diabetes is controlled you should not have particularly higher risk. poorly controlled diabetes would make a difference. woul...
<s>[INST] my sister works in a dialysis center and has had pneumonia twice in the last couple of months. this second bout is fairly recent and was again treated with antibiotics. she has not been able to get rid of the cough and in the last few days developed swelling in her legs as well as a rapid heartbeat. her bp is...
<s>[INST] is the coronavirus 229e the same as covid-19? [/INST] cov229e is one of several coronaviruses that cause common colds. biologically related to sars-cov-2 (the cause of covid-19), but different viruses. </s>
<s>[INST] hi. my children and husband were at the doctor yesterday and he has now informed us he has tested positive for covid19 . he has come home to my 2 babies and mom. how long before we can go for a test? [/INST] in brief: incubation period 2-14 days(time from exposure to time of getting illness). i am unclear if ...
<s>[INST] if i get coronavirus, are there ways to avoid getting other illnesses as well, like pneumonia? [/INST] in brief: coronavirus, covid-19 has high affinity to the lung, causing viral pneumonia. fortunately, most people get only mild respiratory symptoms. those who have high risks (age over 65, chronic diseases) ...
<s>[INST] i have a sore throat and a bit of a cough. this morning i coughed up mucus with what look like blood. is this a sign of covid 19? [/INST] in brief: source of bleeding there are many causes of the small amount of blood in your sputum. you may have a nasal or upper airway source. strep infection, influenza are ...
<s>[INST] hi my name is.brent i was diagnosed with pneumonia friday since i haven t been able to sleep due to vomiting and i m dizzy and the weirdest thang is if i touch a certain part of my neck or back i instantly feel sick if you can give me advice that would be great [/INST] hey brent,if you feeling low and drowsy ...
<s>[INST] i'm told that dirrhea is a symptom of covid 19. i have had it for 36 hours, no appetite. do i need to be tested and where? i'm in alberton. [/INST] diaree. no, treat the diaree with fluids and electrolytes, load with probioticslook out for fever,( take paracetamol) or other symptoms. </s>
<s>[INST] if you've been infected by sars-cov-2, develop covid-19 symptoms and recover, can you: 1) develop immunity to covid-19 2) infect others after 14 days post-symptom onset & recovery 3) get re-infected later by sars-cov-2 despite developing immunity? [/INST] yes, maybe, maybe. we presume one is immune to a respi...
<s>[INST] i was previously diagnosed with tb but have since recovered. i do want to know if my previous diagnosis puts me at a higher risk should i contract covid 19. [/INST] covid and tb. patients with a history of underlying lung disease do have a higher risk of morbidity and mortality with covid infection. it is imp...
<s>[INST] is it necessary to get tested for the corona virus if you arrive back in south africa after visiting zimbabwe and victoria falls as part of a group? [/INST] in brief: it depends. if the visited place has a high rate of coronavirus infections to take some precautions is important such as if you develop fever o...
<s>[INST] this may sound silly but i’m wondering, if touch something in store that has coronavirus 19 on it and it gets on clothes should we go home wash them soon as possible then shower and new clothes on so it dont get on our stuff at home ? [/INST] in brief: washing clothes. although so far it has not been shown to...