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Posted on Mon, 13 Apr 2020
Question: Welcome to 'Ask a Doctor'. Please type your question here...I have Cilia dysfunction which means my immune system does NOT work! What precautions should I take with all that going on? Should I keep going to work and risk catching the virus?
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Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 minutes later)
I also have been wheezing, coughing and experiencing chest pain within the past week
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Better get self isolated.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I don't think you should go to work in this situation but get self isolated at home.
You have a ciliar dysfunction which increases the risk of having frequent respiratory infections through inability of lungs to remove agents through cilia.
Also taking count that you are coughing, wheezing, sneezing you may be at risk for yourself and also may transmit it to others.
Meanwhile call emergency and ask for a test for coronavirus.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (12 hours later)
Is this site possible to write and email me a not effort work so that I can stay quarantined but still get paid? I don't have a regular doctor to ask and am to afraid to go to hospital (where germs are) to get one!
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You can show them our conversation.

Detailed Answer:
I think you can show our conversation and my recommendations to your employer and I believe they will understand your situation .
Better not to go to any hospital or clinic in. this situation.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (7 hours later)
Is there any way you can fax your answer toy HR department.....they told me not to even come in to show the note!
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You can send a screenshot.

Detailed Answer:
I am not allowed to fax to the HR the note but you can send them a screenshot of our conversation and send it by mail .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (4 hours later)
Can you please send me a return date .....my job is asking how long should I stay home for
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You can stay for 14 days in quarantine.

Detailed Answer:
I think you should stay home for 14 days at least and may be returned to work at 6th April.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Welcome To 'Ask A Doctor'. Please Type Your Question Here...I

I also have been wheezing, coughing and experiencing chest pain within the past week