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Regarding Corona Virus , If Some One Is Already Having
Question: regarding corona virus , if some one is already having runny nose, no other symptoms ,should he take the test
Brief Answer:
No its not advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
If someone just has runny nose and no other symptoms, then its just runny nose due to allergy or common cold. It doesnot require testing for coronavirus.
Only people travelling from places that have coronavirus patients and their contacts are currently advised in XXXXXXX to get tested.
However anyone having respiratory symptoms like runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, coughing, or even digestion problem of recent onset should use their precautions like avoid mass gatherings, washing hands frequently, avoid shaking hands, cover their mouths, use immunity boosters, etc.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
No its not advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
If someone just has runny nose and no other symptoms, then its just runny nose due to allergy or common cold. It doesnot require testing for coronavirus.
Only people travelling from places that have coronavirus patients and their contacts are currently advised in XXXXXXX to get tested.
However anyone having respiratory symptoms like runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, coughing, or even digestion problem of recent onset should use their precautions like avoid mass gatherings, washing hands frequently, avoid shaking hands, cover their mouths, use immunity boosters, etc.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
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