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When should I see a physician? Two weeks post COVID
Hello and good morning, I have had COVID for 2 weeks now and continue with shortness of breath, especially on exertion (going up one flight of stairs). Never had respiratory issues prior. Should I see a physician? Or this is the "normal" course of COVID?
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Check your o2, especially with exertion. Ask for CT as xray might not show lung tissue involvement if its mild. Yes let your md know the symptoms you are experiencing.
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