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Dry cough / do I need to test corona?

2020-06-12 11:28:53
Hii doctor, Today almost after 2 months I went to office, in office continuously I was speaking. And now I come come back home. I'm getting dry cough slightly, would you help me to understand? And how I can different corona vs normal cough.
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It appears to be a case of allergic cough and also due to dryness in throat due to continuous speaking. Advice : gargle with Luke warm water , lot of water and anti allergic.
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Don’t speak continuously and if cough persists with other symptoms, consult online

Answered2020-06-12 15:21:38

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