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Have had a cough since Christmas but I think it's getting worse, should I be self isolating?

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StormyLovesOdd · 14/03/2020 20:16

I had a bad cold and chest infection at Christmas which left me with an annoying tickly cough ever since. I think the cough might be getting a bit worse but then again I could just be more aware of it now.

I work Monday-Friday and I can't decide whether or not I should ring in Monday and self isolate. I'm not coughing very often, maybe once or twice an hour and I don't have a temperature.

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Seetheprettysnowdrops · 14/03/2020 20:26

The guidance says a new, persistent cough

It sounds like yours has been around for a while?

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chatterbugmegastar · 14/03/2020 20:32

When should I self-isolate?
People should stay at home for seven days if they have either:
A high temperature above 37.8C (100F)
A new continuous cough

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Onandonandons · 14/03/2020 20:34

I wouldn't self isolate in your circumstances.

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StormyLovesOdd · 14/03/2020 20:44

Thank you, yes, I think I'm probably overthinking it, Just feel so guilty every time I have to cough.

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Craftycorvid · 14/03/2020 20:45

I would get a check on a cough that’s hung around a bit - for any underlying causes (but sounds unlikely to be Covid).

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