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Is runny nose a COVID symptom??

2021-05-15 08:57:37
2 days before I had 101degree fever ,with dry cough. I took paracetomol 500 (3 times)and levocetirizine (1 time) yesterday morning it was 100 degree then it cake to 99 and 98. But from night runny nose started with sneezing. Today morning I lost my smell and taste. Is it a COVID symptom  or a normal cold ? Should i take rtpcr or Chest plain CT scan first? Please suggest
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Get cbc crp and covid rtpcr
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Do an rtpcr and cbc and drink hot water and take steam and if bit sore throat then start vit C

Answered2021-05-15 09:10:10

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Get the covid 19 RTPCR testing done

Answered2021-05-15 09:04:13

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Sir Don’t do any other test now . Only go for rtpcr . >90%chance that you are covid positive . So start medication as soon as possible

Answered2021-05-15 09:02:09

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Hi, yes it can be covid. Kindly get your RT-PCR done and contact for further evaluation and treatment on Practo

Answered2021-05-15 09:01:25

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Yes typical symptoms of covid you are having,proper evaluation needed,give rtpcr test
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consult in online for further evaluation and treatment

Answered2021-05-15 09:01:25

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Get rtpcr and if u have more off cough go for hrct

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Take rtpcr and cbc

Answered2021-05-15 09:08:28

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You are infected Kindly isolate and take a proper prescription
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Do not delay your treatment first 5-7 days are the most crucial for proper treatment

Answered2021-05-15 09:00:12

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