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2021-05-07 08:31:15
Throwing up phlegm (yellow greenish in colour) after fever subsided. Indicates upper respiratory infection, am on antibiotics now. But am also having loss of smell and little taste. Is this normal??
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You should do RTPCR as loss of smell is one of the relevant finding of covid
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consult and get an appropriate treatment

Answered2021-05-07 08:39:17

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You could’ve had a bacterial infection along with a mild covid infection Phlegm is usually an indication of bacterial infection If you have loss of smell / taste then you can be covid positive as well Get yourself tested so that you can be treated properly and timely

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