Having cough, what to do?

2021-05-09 20:27:04
My mom is a cardiac patient (having diabetes too) . She is currently having cough since yesterday. Cough is not quite frequent though, thrice a day or so. But when it starts, it persists for around 30 seconds or so. There is no sputum with it. And no other symptoms of covid e.g. fever, weakness or flu-like feeling, shortness of breath etc. Should she Immediately go for covid test? Please suggest.
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Steam inhalation  may helpful. Go for covid testing immediately.

Answered2021-05-10 01:34:52

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Yes go for covid test You can't wait for symptoms to develop
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isolate her till report

Answered2021-05-09 21:03:14

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It is adviced to go for a covid rt pcr testing. Also home isolation along with consultation from a doctor is recommend. Meanwhile Do gargles with salt water 2-3 times per day.
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sars cov 2 rt pcr consult a doctor.

Answered2021-05-09 20:42:20

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