For The Last Few Nights I Have Experienced Shortness Of

Posted on Mon, 20 Apr 2020

Question: For the last few nights I have experienced shortness of breath. Last night I could not fall back asleep after 2am because of it. I wasn't gasping for air, it was just too annoying to fall asleep. My temp last night was 98.5 and now it's 98.8. I am usually in the low 97s. My O2 rate never went below 95% and it's currently between 96 and 97%. When I am sitting up or walking I can barely feel the SOB. In fact, if I don't think about it I feel pretty good. I did have a fever of around 101 four weeks along with SOB. My GP took blood and chest X-ray, and he thought it was a virus, just not Covid. For the last few nights the SOB appears to be getting worse, but yet my o2 rate is good. Have been under quite a bit of stress and anxiety working from home. Could it be Covid?-no coughing, no sore throat, no body aches, just slightly elevated temp and SOB.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No, it is not Corona infection.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
I have gone through the detailed history you have given.
Honestly speaking, I don't think you have any viral infection or Corona infection at present. It's just stress and anxiety which is giving you all the symptoms.
So no need to worry much.
Divert your mind from this.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
It is not COVID 19 infection. So don't think too much.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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